“Put a brave face on it”
FeelingsDefinición
Parecer alegre o seguro de sí mismo a pesar de sentirse molesto o asustado.
English: To appear cheerful or confident despite feeling upset or afraid.
Ejemplos
Ejemplos
1 / 2“He put a brave face on it after hearing that his contract would not be renewed.”
Intentó mostrarse alegre a pesar de sentirse disgustado tras enterarse de que no le renovarían el contrato.
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He _____ after hearing that his contract would not be renewed.Compare with the original example
He put a brave face on it after hearing that his contract would not be renewed.
Intentó mostrarse alegre a pesar de sentirse disgustado tras enterarse de que no le renovarían el contrato.
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- What does "Put a brave face on it" mean?
- "Put a brave face on it" means parecer alegre o seguro de sí mismo a pesar de sentirse molesto o asustado.
- How do you use "Put a brave face on it" in a sentence?
- Example: "He put a brave face on it after hearing that his contract would not be renewed."
- Should I interpret "Put a brave face on it" word for word?
- Understand the expression as a whole. Use the definition and example to learn its meaning rather than translating each word separately.