keep up appearances

Examples (10)

• When she lost all her money, she was determined to keep up appearances.
• They were arguing constantly, but they tried to keep up appearances for the sake of their children.
• The failing company held lavish parties, desperate to keep up appearances for its investors.
• He hated his job, but he had to keep up appearances at family gatherings.
• Even after the divorce, they attended social events together to keep up appearances.
• It's emotionally exhausting to constantly keep up appearances when you're struggling.
• Many people feel pressure to keep up appearances on social media, showing only a perfect life.
• Despite the scandal, the politician continued to keep up appearances by smiling for the cameras.
• For them, keeping up appearances was more important than addressing their actual problems.
• She sold her jewelry secretly, doing whatever it took to keep up appearances of wealth.