Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Stiff Upper Lip.
Stiff Upper Lip - as a noun
Self-restraint in the expression of emotion (especially fear or grief)
Example: "The british like to keep a stiff upper lip"
Example Sentences
"He faced the difficult situation with a stiff upper lip."
"Despite the pain, he maintained a stiff upper lip."
"She couldn't help but tear up, but she quickly regained her stiff upper lip."
"Growing up in a strict household, he learned to keep a stiff upper lip."
"In times of crisis, it's important to keep a stiff upper lip."