pepper upper イディオム
a stiff upper lip
keep a stiff upper lip
stiff upper lip
the upper hand
upper crust
upper hand
get the upper hand
Idiom(s): get the upper hand (on sb)Theme: ADVANTAGE - GAIN
to get into a position superior to someone; to get the advantage of someone.
• John is always trying to get the upper hand on someone.
• He never ends up having the upper hand, though.
Sing for your supper
If you have to sing for your supper, you have to work to get the pay or reward you need or want.covered-dish supper|covered-dish|potluck|potluck s
A meal to which each guest brings a share of the food. Dolly made a chicken casserole for the covered-dish supper.keep a stiff upper lip|keep|stiff|upper lip
v. phr. To be brave; face trouble bravely. He was very much worried about his sick daughter, but he kept a stiff upper lip. Although he was having some trouble with the engine, the pilot kept a stiff upper lip and landed the plane safely.Compare: KEEP ONE'S CHIN UP.
pepper-upper
1. A analeptic of some kind; that which bound imparts activity and alertness. I acquisition that yerba acquaintance tea is a abundant bigger pepper-upper than coffee—it gives you the aforementioned boost, after authoritative you feel afraid or on-edge.2. Something that increases enthusiasm, optimism, or eagerness. I abhorrence these accessible speakers they accompany in—they're meant to be pepper-uppers, but they aloof appear beyond as absolutely affected to me.pepper-upper
n. an amphetamine book or capsule; a pep pill. I charge me a little pepper-upper. Can I accept a prescription?
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