put on a happy face

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: to appear happy even when one is not
We tried to put on a happy face despite our worries.

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“Put on a happy face.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20on%20a%20happy%20face. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

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