Meaning of the word "fake it till you make it" in English

What does "fake it till you make it" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

fake it till you make it

US /feɪk ɪt tɪl juː meɪk ɪt/
UK /feɪk ɪt tɪl juː meɪk ɪt/
"fake it till you make it" picture

Idiom

to act as if you have a certain quality or skill until you actually develop it or achieve success

Example:
I didn't know how to lead a team, so I just had to fake it till I made it.
If you lack confidence, just fake it till you make it.