keep a stiff upper lip
US /kiːp ə stɪf ˈʌpər lɪp/
UK /kiːp ə stɪf ˈʌpər lɪp/
1.
冷静さを保つ, 感情を表に出さない, 我慢する
to remain brave and unemotional in a difficult or upsetting situation
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Despite the bad news, she managed to keep a stiff upper lip.
悪い知らせにもかかわらず、彼女は冷静さを保った。
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The soldiers were told to keep a stiff upper lip during the difficult mission.
兵士たちは困難な任務中も冷静さを保つように言われた。