词组 | put on a front |
释义 | Idiom put up a (brave) front and put on a (brave) front Theme: COURAGE to appear to be brave (even if one is not).Mary is frightened, but she's putting up a brave front.If she weren't putting on a front, I’d be more frightened than I am. Idiom put on a frontput on/up a front to pretend to feel a certain way.He hasn't shown any signs of grief over his father's death, but I'm sure he's just putting up a front. put on a (brave) front1. 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 front 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 put on a front 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 front since his wife left him, but I can tell that he is devastated on the inside. I really didn't want to spend Thanksgiving with my wife's parents, but I put on a brave front and suffered through it with a smile. put on a brave front1. 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 front 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 front 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 front ever since his wife left him, but I can tell that he is devastated on the inside. I really didn't want to spend Thanksgiving with my wife's parents, but I put on a brave front and suffered through it with a smile. |
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