put on a brave front
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He could tell they were disappointed, but they’d tried to put on a brave front.
From Literature
In the hours after the assault, which was claimed by Islamic State, politicians had put on a brave front and repeated the mantra that Germany would not be cowed by terror.
From The Guardian
Dr Lip Lee, a clinical oncologist at Christie's Hospital, says there is also a tendency for members of the UK's Chinese community to put on a "brave front" - including when it comes to cancer.
From BBC
Bitseat put on a brave front, trying to smile whenever doctors and nurses came to treat her.
From Washington Post
He may put on a brave front in public and encourage the current rumors that he and Ivanka are tiring of Washington, but for Kushner the high adventure of a senior White House post ended abruptly during last week’s European grand tour.
From The Guardian
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