English Dictionary

stiff upper lip

名詞

慣用表現

(idiomatic) The quality of being resolute and showing self-restraint, stereotypically associated with the British; especially as keep a stiff upper lip.

日本語の意味

困難な状況にあっても心を乱されず、毅然とした自己抑制と冷静さを保つ態度 / 英国的な、逆境にも屈しない精神的強さと感情の制御を示す様子

Even when the storm destroyed their homes, the villagers kept a stiff upper lip and helped each other rebuild.

嵐で家が壊れても、村人たちは気丈に振る舞い、互いに助け合って再建に取り組んだ。

意味（1）

(idiomatic) The quality of being resolute and showing self-restraint, stereotypically associated with the British; especially as keep a stiff upper lip.

I thought now the jig was mighty nigh up with me, but I determined to keep a stiff upper lip.

stiff upper lips （ plural ）