Meaning of the word "whistle in the dark" in English
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whistle in the dark
US /ˈhwɪs.əl ɪn ðə dɑːrk/
UK /ˈhwɪs.əl ɪn ðə dɑːrk/
Idiom
1.
to try to make yourself feel more confident or less afraid by pretending to be brave or cheerful
Example:
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He was just whistling in the dark, trying to convince himself that everything would be fine.
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Despite his brave words, I could tell he was just whistling in the dark about the company's future.
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