Keep One's Chin Up Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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keep one's chin up What does keep one's chin up mean?	remain brave and confident in a difficult situation; don't despair or worry too much.	"I know that things have been difficult for yourecently, but keep your chin up. Everything will be better soon."
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bright-eyed and bushy-tailed What does "bright-eyed and bushy-tailed" mean?	to be very cheerful and eager (like a squirrel with bright eyes and a bushy tail)	The children were bright-eyed and bushy-tailed when they got up in the morning.

if the shoe fits wear it What does "if the shoe fits wear it" mean?		ont Size=3>- if what is being said in general describes you then it probably means youYou should not criticize others for something that you would do yourself. Remember, if the shoe fits wear it.
drop (someone) a line What does "drop (someone) a line" mean?	to write or mail a note or letter to someone	My friend promised that she would drop me a line when she gets to Singapore.
be laid up What does "be laid up" mean?	be confined to bed or unfit for work	He has been laid up for a few days because of a cold.
spread one's wings What does "spread one's wings" mean?	to begin to be independent and try new things	My uncle's friend is beginning to spread his wings and try many new things.
head over heels in love (with someone) What does "head over heels in love (with someone)" mean?	completely/deeply in love (with someone)	She fell head over heels in love with the guy that she met at the party.
Wheels fall off What does "Wheels fall off" mean?	When the wheels fall off something, it goes wrong or fails. ('Wheels come off' is an alternative.)
up-to-date What does "up-to-date" mean?	modern, the latest standards of fashion	The kitchen in our apartment is not up-to-date at all.
give (someone) the low-down (on someone or something) What does "give (someone) the low-down (on someone or something)" mean?	to tell someone the full story about someone or something	I gave my friend the low-down on our plans for the weekend.
Rather you than me What does "Rather you than me" mean?	Rather you than me is an expression used when someone has something unpleasant or arduous to do. It is meant in a good natured way of expressing both sympathy and having a bit of a laugh at their expense.

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Keep One's Chin Up Idiom