put on a front
Example Sentences
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People may put on a front, dress up, tell lies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
Steve became depressed, struggled to leave the house, became distant from family and friends and put on a front at work.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2023
When she arrived, she put on a front, as though she wasn't afraid, but deep down she was - this was a new experience for her.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2021
“A lot of YouTubers put on a front, they’re press-trained,” said John Shahidi, one of the group’s business partners.
From New York Times ● Jun. 29, 2021
"It pays to put on a front, Sam," was the answer.
From The Rover Boys in New York Or, Saving their father's honor by Edward Stratemeyer
