Definition: The idiom “put on a brave face” means to pretend to be brave or cheerful even when one is not.
Origin: The idiom “put on a brave face” originated in the 16th century. It is believed to have come from the practice of actors putting on a brave face to hide their true emotions while performing.
Example Usage 1: Even though she was nervous about the job interview, she put on a brave face and pretended to be confident.
Example Usage 2: The team put on a brave face after losing the game, but they were all secretly disappointed.
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