IdiomBody & Senses
English
Englishput on a brave face
Meaning: To look cheerful or confident while feeling otherwise.
Example: “She put on a brave face at the farewell party.”
Origin: The face is the mask one shows the world. The phrase is common from the 19th century.
Equivalents in other languages
Polish: robić dobrą minę do złej gry Literally: To make a good face at a bad game
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