Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
put on a brave face
idiom
/pʊt ɒn ə breɪv feɪs/
Definition
To act as if one is happy and confident despite feeling sad or afraid.
Examples
- Even though she was nervous about the interview, she put on a brave face and went in with confidence.
- After hearing the bad news, he tried to put on a brave face for his children.
Meaning
This phrase means to hide one’s true feelings or emotions and pretend to be strong in difficult situations.
Synonyms
- keep a stiff upper lip
- mask one’s feelings
- be strong
