show a front
Frequency: 7.211.2 per million words
To display a certain attitude, often a united or brave one.
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- The team tried to show a united front despite internal disagreements.
- She managed to show a brave front even while dealing with bad news.
- Executives will show a strong front at the press conference to calm investors.
- Neighbors gathered to show a common front against the proposed development.
- He could only show a cheerful front for so long before the worry showed through.
- They decided to show a unified front in negotiations with management.
- Politicians often show a confident front while their staff scramble behind the scenes.
- The siblings chose to show a respectful front at the meeting, despite old conflicts.
- She knew she had to show a professional front in court, no matter how nervous she felt.
- Activists show a determined front when they march together for change.