Every Saturday I’ll give you a couple of idioms to learn. An idiom is a saying or phrase whose meaning cannot be taken from the literal meanings of the words. Currently, we’re looking at some common English idioms.
keep one’s chin up: maintain a positive attitude, not get discouraged
Example:
I know it’s been difficult with this economy, but keep your chin up. Things are bound to get better one of these days.
know something like the back of your hand: be very familiar with something
Example:
Do I know this area? Are you kidding me? I grew up here – I know this town like the back of my hand.