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smile on

Idioms  
  1. Look with favor or approval on, as in The current administration smiles on anyone who gives it helpful publicity. [c. 1400]


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However, she ended the season with a smile on her face and a crown on her head as she danced on stage with the night's other winners.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2026

"We know we're going to put a smile on someone else's face," she said.

From Barron's Sep. 9, 2026

But he remembers what McKennie told him — something Negrete decided should be kept secret despite a large smile on his face.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 19, 2026

A tiny spider with a bright red smile on its back has surprised scientists by turning up thousands of miles from where they thought its famous relatives lived.

From Science Daily Jul. 9, 2026

Suddenly the mention of cash hidden in his home put a smile on Clark’s face.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

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