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    What does "Stiff upper lip" mean?

    There's a song titled stiff upper lip by AC/DC, any idea what it's about?

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    In the AC/DC song it is inspired by Angus Young's (lead guitarist) facial expression. As simple as that!

    Figure out yourself the answer. Here are the lyrics:


    Well I was out on a drive On a bit of a trip Lookin' for thrills To get me some kicks Now I warn you ladies I shoot from the hip I was born with a stiff Stiff upper lip Like a dog in a howl I bite everything And I'm big and I'm drawl And I'll ball your thing I keep a stiff upper lip And I shoot from the hip I keep a stiff upper lip And I shoot And I shoot Shoot from the hip Yeah I shoot from the hip Now listen Well I'm workin' it out And I've done everything And I can't reform no Can you feel my sting Babe I keep a stiff upper lip And I shoot from the hip, yeah I keep a stiff upper lip And I shoot And I shoot And I shoot shoot shoot Shoot from the hip Well I'm out on the prowl And I'll ball your thing I got the teeth that'll bite you Can you feel my sting Babe I keep a stiff upper lip And I shoot from the hip I keep a stiff upper lip And I shoot shoot shoot from the hip I got a (stiff upper lip) Better believe me (stiff upper lip) Comin' down (stiff upper lip) (Stiff upper lip) Yeah I got a (stiff upper lip) Stiff upper lip Stiff upper lip I got a stiff upper lip I got a stiff upper lip Stiff upper lip Stiff upper lip And I shoot And I shoot And I shoot Shoot from the hip


    Read more: AC/DC - STIFF UPPER LIP LYRICS http://www.metrolyrics.com/stiff-upper-lip-lyrics-acdc.html#ixzz1zsqjozuh

    The phrase 'Stiff upper lip' means making the best of a bad situation, carrying on and basically being 'tough' about something. I have never heard the song so I can't explain that. Hope that helps.

    BigWig

    No. Sorry but i did that answer from memory

    Volcane

    Thank you.
    Do you know where this phrase originated from?

    BEING BRITISH-- NOT MAKING A FUSS--KEEPING ONES COOL WHEN ALL AROUND ARE LOSING THEIRS

    If you ever notice someone who is whimpering or crying about a situation; their upper lip trembles.
    By keeping a "stiff upper lip" they are not showing their opponent any indication of emotion or fear. Shows a brave front.

    Soul

    Always thought the lower lip trembles

    A simple answer .
    It means keep your cool in a bad situation.
    Basically it is a phrase used mainly in England,

    i am english and the answers given are correct,it basically means not showing too much emotion in a stress full situation and whatever happens getting on with life

    1st answer is correct. It's associated with the British, P.G. Woodhouse wrote a novel called "Stiff Upper Lip Jeeves" Googling tells me it originated in the U.S. I'm 58 It's a phrase I grew up with.

    ole hipster

    Oh, you're just a youngun'...I'm 61 lol

    Could mean your a duck, if so I'd flip the bill..

    Every answer above is almost correct. There's another expression stated "Loose lips sink ships". Figure that out.

    itsmee

    Gossip does great harm.
    He'll be surprised to get this response.

    Isn't it also a mocking expression for the "upper class english"? Perhaps when a person tries to fake it, he has a stiff upper lip.


    At the time of writing this song, AC/DC played some concerts with the Rolling Stones. There is many fotos of Keith Richards having a stiff upper lip when playing guitar. Maybe this songtitel is a friendly grin from AC/DC to Keith. Perhaps. Only few people know.



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