| Phrase/Idiom | whistling Dixie |
|---|---|
| Definition | If somebody is whistling Dixie, they talk about things in a more positive way than the reality. This idiom is mainly used in the US. |
| Example | Even if they know the truth, they are still whistling Dixie. |
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