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Synonyms

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]

Example Sentences

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"He was positive as well. He was the exact same Mo. He had a big smile on his face and everybody was exactly the same with him. I guess it's just part of wanting to be a winner and I don't think he will be the last."

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"They don't have anything. But the fact that we can help put a smile on their faces and give out those packages, is really heartwarming."

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"Throughout it all Kacey has just had a big smile on his face and just got through with so much strength," Ms Ogg said.

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"It's like getting your kids to do something like load the dishwasher - they'll do it, but they won't do it well, and they won't do it with a smile on their face."

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"It certainly puts a smile on my face, I don't think you can help it not to - it's quite a thing."

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