Put on a brave face
phrase
To appear or act happy or confident, even when you are not feeling that way.
Even though he was feeling sick, he put on a brave face for his little daughter's birthday party.
Often appears as...
- put on a brave face during difficult times
- put on a brave face despite the pain
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To appear or act happy or confident, even when you are not feeling that way.
Even though he was feeling sick, he put on a brave face for his little daughter's birthday party.
Often appears as...
- put on a brave face during difficult times
- put on a brave face despite the pain
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Disguise
The phrase often describes hiding true feelings, especially fear, worry, or sadness.
She put on a brave face when receiving the bad news.
Pro Tip 2/3Situationally Versatile
Can be used in many situations, such as personal challenges or public appearances.
He put on a brave face for the interview, despite his nerves.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
It's metaphorical and does not involve an actual facial expression change.
Despite feeling down, she put on a brave face at the reunion.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Disguise
The phrase often describes hiding true feelings, especially fear, worry, or sadness.
She put on a brave face when receiving the bad news.
Pro Tip 2/3Situationally Versatile
Can be used in many situations, such as personal challenges or public appearances.
He put on a brave face for the interview, despite his nerves.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
It's metaphorical and does not involve an actual facial expression change.
Despite feeling down, she put on a brave face at the reunion.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Disguise
The phrase often describes hiding true feelings, especially fear, worry, or sadness.
She put on a brave face when receiving the bad news.
Pro Tip 2/3Situationally Versatile
Can be used in many situations, such as personal challenges or public appearances.
He put on a brave face for the interview, despite his nerves.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
It's metaphorical and does not involve an actual facial expression change.
Despite feeling down, she put on a brave face at the reunion.
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