Meaning of keep one's pecker up | Babel Free

Definitions

To remain cheerful; keep smiling.

British, idiomatic

Examples

““Of course you will,” said Wraysford, cheerily; “it’s hard lines at first. Keep⟳ your pecker up, young ’un.” The young ’un, despite this friendly advice, felt very far from keeping up his pecker. But he did his best, and worked his face⟳ into a melancholy sort⟳ of a smile⟳.”

“, Episode 12, The Cyclops --Keep⟳ your pecker up, says Joe. She'd have⟳ won the money only for the other dog.”

“"Nerves a bit dicky, eh? Playing a tune⟳ to keep⟳ your pecker up?"”

“All you need⟳ is a box of goodies to keep⟳ your pecker up, ...”

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