1. to be brave and not show emotion in a time of trouble

1. Even when the boss yelled at Brenda for dropping the soup in the lady’s lap, she kept a stiff upper lip.

2. He was taught to keep a stiff upper lip, whatever happens.

3. Even though he was only three years old, Jonathan kept a stiff upper lip the whole time he was in the hospital recovering from his surgery.

4. Jill: Some- times this job frustrates me so much I could just break down in tears. Jane: Keep a stiff upper lip. Things are bound to improve.