keep up appearances
US /kiːp ʌp əˈpɪr.ən.sɪz/
UK /kiːp ʌp əˈpɪr.ən.sɪz/
1.
menjaga penampilan, menjaga citra
to pretend to be happier, less poor, etc., than you really are, because you do not want people to know how bad your real situation is
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Despite their financial struggles, they tried to keep up appearances for their children.
Meskipun kesulitan keuangan, mereka mencoba menjaga penampilan demi anak-anak mereka.
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She always dresses well to keep up appearances, even when she's feeling down.
Dia selalu berpakaian rapi untuk menjaga penampilan, bahkan saat dia merasa sedih.