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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌtʃɪn ˈʌp/

chin up means: Said to encourage someone to stay cheerful or hopeful when things are difficult.

phrase

STAY CHEERFULB1

Said to encourage someone to stay cheerful or hopeful when things are difficult.

  • Chin up! Things will get better.
  • Chin up, Anna; one bad result doesn't mean you've failed.
  • Chin up, everyone! We still have a chance to win.

Similar words: cheer up, stay positive, don't lose heart

Common phrases: chin up now, chin up everyone, chin up mate

verb

FACE WITH CONFIDENCEC2

To face a difficult situation with a cheerful or confident attitude.

  • You'll have to chin up and try again.
  • She chinned up and faced the difficult interview.
  • We must chin up if we're going to get through this.

Similar words: take heart, stay positive, face up

Opposites: lose heart

Common phrases: chin up bravely, chin up and continue, chin up despite setbacks

Questions about chin up

What does chin up mean?

Said to encourage someone to stay cheerful or hopeful when things are difficult.

What is chin up in other languages?

Türkçe: moralini bozma · Español: ánimo · Français: courage · Deutsch: Kopf hoch · Italiano: su col morale · 日本語: 元気を出して

How do you pronounce chin up?

It is pronounced /ˌtʃɪn ˈʌp/.

How do you use chin up in a sentence?

Chin up! Things will get better. Chin up, Anna; one bad result doesn't mean you've failed.

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