smile on

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

Example Sentences

“He’s keeping a smile on his face, telling myself and his parents who are with me that he’s blessed to be in the position that he’s in. He was watching the game. He was cheering for his teammates. He was rooting the team on. He’s handling a very tough situation the very best that you can.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Every time you see him, he’s got a big smile on his face, he’s the biggest kid in the room, has a great time and you got to appreciate that for somebody who has been going at it for so long, 23 years,” Reaves said.

From Los Angeles Times

"It's a bit corny, I know, but people come here perhaps not feeling the most positive but they walk away with a smile on their face," he added.

From BBC

“I had to make this video to make you happy, my love. I hope this puts a smile on your heart. Know that nothing will ever make me hurt you or lie to you, my queen.”

From Los Angeles Times

"He certainly set himself high standards as an umpire, but that smile on his face at all times - whether he's giving you out or not out, whatever he was doing out in the middle - you just knew that Dickie was in the place that he loved best," Gower told the BBC.

From BBC

Related Words

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