| Phrase/Idiom | put on a brave face / a bold face |
|---|---|
| Definition | If you put on a brave or bold face, you pretend that something upsetting or worrying is not as unpleasant as it really is. |
| Example | When I was fired, I put on a brave face and announced that I would easily find a better-paid job. |
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