Meaning of the word "put on a brave face" in English

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put on a brave face

US /pʊt ɑn ə breɪv feɪs/
UK /pʊt ɒn ə breɪv feɪs/
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Idiom

to pretend to be brave and not worried, sad, etc.

Example:
Despite the bad news, she managed to put on a brave face for her children.
He was clearly upset, but he tried to put on a brave face during the meeting.