continue the charade

Examples (10)

• They decided to continue the charade for the sake of the children.
• How long can we continue this charade of being a happy couple?
• He continued the charade of being a successful businessman, even after his company went bankrupt.
• By continuing the charade, she only made the situation worse.
• I can't continue this charade anymore; I have to tell them the truth.
• The government continued the charade of successful negotiations, despite the clear lack of progress.
• She will have to continue the charade until her boss officially announces the promotion.
• If we continue this charade, someone is bound to get hurt.
• Reluctantly, they agreed to continue the charade of normalcy at the family gathering.
• His only option was to continue the charade and hope no one discovered his secret.