Put on a brave face In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "put on a brave face", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-01-08 12:01

Meaning of Put on a brave face

Synonyms:

put on a brave front

Put on a brave face idiom phrase informal

To try to act confident as if a problem does not worry you.

Jane's company is doing so badly that she thinks everyone will lose their jobs, but she is putting on a brave face for her team.

Mary tried to put on a brave face but it was impossible. She started crying uncontrollably in front of the entire staff.

To cope with difficulty optimistically.

Although my mother gets cancer, she is putting on a brave face.

I know he was concerned, but he really put on a brave face. I was impressed by that.

Other phrases about:

to keep your spirits up
To stay optimistic and positive; to encourage someone in a difficult situation
hope for the best, but prepare for the worst

To keep optimistic or have hope that something positive will occur, but simultaneously prepare for a negative outcome

have stardust in (one's) eyes

Have a very unrealistic and optimistic attitude to something, especially one's hopes for success

Keep smiling

To maintain a  positive and optimistic attitude or demeanor, especially in the face of hardship or adversity

have stars in (one's) eyes

1. To be too idealistic or optimistic, especially with regards to one's chances of success.
2.  To be interested in cinema or theater, as well as everything connected to it.

 

Grammar and Usage of Put on a brave face

Verb Forms

  • put on a brave face
  • puts on a brave face
  • putting on a brave face
  • to put on a brave face

The verb "put" should be conjugated according to its tense.

 

 

 

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