put on a happy/brave face
idiom
Example Sentences
Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2022
As the behind the scenes drama plays out, CNN anchors will have to put on a happy face Tuesday when the curtain goes up on a new morning show.
—Stephen Battagliostaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2022
Twice in her life, Lawson was able put on a happy face and do the latter.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 26 May 2022
Publicly, Trump has tried to put on a happy face, claiming that the slow rollout was all part of the plan.
—Alex Shephard, The New Republic, 9 May 2022
Olive is obviously the maid of honor for her twin sister, and promises to put on a happy face—even though Dane's brother and best man, Ethan, is her nemesis.
—Emily Burack, Town & Country, 10 Apr. 2022
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“Put on a happy/brave face.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20on%20a%20happy%2Fbrave%20face. Accessed 7 Jun. 2023.
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