Keep a stiff upper __ (3)

I believe the answer is:

lip

(Other definitions for lip that I've seen before include "Edge; impudence" , "Oral impudence?" , "Rim; impertinence" , "Part of mouth or cheek" , "sauciness" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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