Quote:
Originally Posted by GeoffC
From wikipedia ...
The phrase is most commonly heard as part of the idiom keep a stiff upper lip, and has traditionally been used to describe an attribute of (particularly upper middle and upper class) British people, who are sometimes perceived by other cultures as being reserved and brave. |
(From
Carry On Up The Kyhber...discussing an armed uprising)
Captain to Governour-General (concerned): "But What are we going to do, sir?"
Governour-General: "
Do? we aren't going to
do anything!"
Major (under breath): "Until it's too late."
Govenour-General (overhearing): "That's the first sensible thing you've said, Major."