| 词汇 | put on a brave face |
| 释义 | Idiom put on a brave face Theme: COURAGE to try to appear happy or satisfied when faced with misfortune or danger.We've lost all our money, but we must put on a brave face for the sake of the children.Jim has lost his job and is worried, but he's putting on a brave face. Idiom put on a brave faceput on a brave face/front put a brave face/front on (something) - to behave in a way that makes people think you are happy when you are not.He doesn't seem upset about losing. Do you think he's just putting on a brave face? put on a brave face1. To appear or make oneself seem more courageous, resolute, or dauntless than one really feels. I could feel my knees shaking with terror before my commencement speech, but I put on a brave face and stepped out onto the stage to deliver it. This girl I'm dating has a big dog that I'm really scared of, but I'm trying to put on a brave face when it's around. 2. To react to or face difficulties, setbacks, or adversity with high spirits or good cheer. John's been putting on a brave face since his diagnosis, taking it one day at a time. I really didn't want to spend Thanksgiving with my wife's parents, but I put on a brave face and suffered through it with a smile. brave face, put on aAlso, put up a brave front. 1. Face adversity cheerfully. For example, Even though she had been passed over for promotion, she put on a brave face. 2. Try to appear brave even though very frightened. For example, Harry was terrified of animals, but his boss was a dog lover, so he put up a brave front . [Second half of 1800s] |
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