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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And as the smile on Messi’s face showed, a meeting with Baggio is too. James Horncastle, New York Times, 30 June 2025 As his box of supporters excitedly cheer, the player quickly sprints through the halls with a smile on his face to join Silver on the side stage. Natasha Dye, People.com, 26 June 2025 There’s plenty that marathoners can do to keep a smile on their face for as many of those grueling miles as possible, like training smart, fueling well—and choosing a pair of shoes that makes the race fly by. Lauren Wingenroth, SELF, 24 June 2025 Nail designs to usher in the sunshine mood and put a smile on your face. Georgia Day, Vogue, 23 June 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 4 Jul. 2025.

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