put on a brave face

Example Sentences

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Back in the summer of 2013, on the weekend after his arrest, Andrew had attempted to put on a brave face for his family, they say.

From BBC

Despite concerns for the future, long-suffering Cubans put on a brave face.

From Barron's

The family put on a brave face in public, with West insisting that the core of their relationship had not altered.

From BBC

Antanina said she had to put on a brave face in front of the children, but sometimes needed time alone to cry.

From Barron's

When she was discharged, she tried to put on a brave face for her medical care providers.

From Slate