chin up

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

To face a situation cheerfully or with confidence.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đối mặt với tình huống một cách vui vẻ hoặc tự tin

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

You'll have to chin up to get through this.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “chin up” mean?

To face a situation cheerfully or with confidence.

Is “chin up” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.