Keep Your Chin Up

Idiom: To keep one's chin up

Meaning: To keep one's spirits high; to act brave and confident.

Cultural Note: We say this to someone who is experiencing something emotionally difficult.

 

John just broke up with his girlfriend, Mari, and is talking to his friend Naoto

 

John: I miss Mari.

Fred: Keep your chin up, John. Things will get better.

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Suck It Up

Idiom: Suck it up

Meaning: Stop complaining.

 

Example: Abby is talking to her teacher Mr. N, as he assigns the class some homework.

 

Abby: But Mr. N, we've already been assigned a lot of homework for tomorrow in the other classes!!

Mr. N: Well, now you have some homework for my class too!

Abby: But, tomorrow is Friday and we have to study for tests.

Mr. N: Abby, suck it up!

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