smile on/upon
phrasal verb
smiled on/upon; smiling on/upon; smiles on/upon
: to make (someone or something) have good luck or success
Fortune smiled upon us and we won the lottery.
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The San Francisco Giants may have fallen out of the race for the National League West division crown but Jung Hoo Lee put a smile on fans’ faces during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2025
With some coaching from the Dutchman, Vadner – reluctant at first – even held a sturgeon for a photo; the smile on his face was almost as big as the fish.
—Brad Dokken, Twin Cities, 16 Aug. 2025
The cannabis peddlers promise to shake up your world, break down barriers and put a big smile on your face.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
One fan, Alex Ngo, 28, wandered the event with a huge smile on his face, mingling with guests and stars alike.
—Justin Conklin, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2025
With some coaching from the Dutchman, Vadner – reluctant at first – even held a sturgeon for a photo; the smile on his face was almost as big as the fish.
—Brad Dokken, Twin Cities, 16 Aug. 2025
The cannabis peddlers promise to shake up your world, break down barriers and put a big smile on your face.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
One fan, Alex Ngo, 28, wandered the event with a huge smile on his face, mingling with guests and stars alike.
—Justin Conklin, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for smile on/upon
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“Smile on/upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smile%20on%2Fupon. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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