put on a brave face
US /pʊt ɑn ə breɪv feɪs/
UK /pʊt ɑn ə breɪv feɪs/
1.
memasang wajah berani, berpura-pura kuat
to pretend to be brave and not worried, sad, etc.
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Despite the bad news, she managed to put on a brave face for her children.
Meskipun ada kabar buruk, dia berhasil memasang wajah berani untuk anak-anaknya.
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He was clearly upset, but he tried to put on a brave face during the meeting.
Dia jelas kesal, tapi dia mencoba memasang wajah berani selama rapat.