Choose the correct idiom to fill in the blank:-

Despite losing the match, he told himself to ____ and try again next time.

keep a stiff upper lip

The correct answer is Option (2) → keep a stiff upper lip

The idiom "keep a stiff upper lip" means to remain brave and not show emotion in the face of difficulty or disappointment.In the sentence, “Despite losing the match, he told himself to ____ and try again next time,” the context is about staying strong after a setback.

• break the ice → to start a conversation in a social setting.

• turn a blind eye → to deliberately ignore something.

• spill the beans → to reveal a secret.