keep up appearances

manter as aparências

Frequência: 7.08.0 por milhão de palavras

hide the true situation and pretend that everything is going well

esconder a verdadeira situação e fingir que tudo está a correr bem

Exemplos (10)

keep up appearances = manter as aparências (esconder a verdadeira situação e fingir que tudo está a correr bem)

  • When she lost all her money, she was determined to keep up appearances.Quando ela perdeu todo o seu dinheiro, estava determinada a manter as aparências.
  • They were arguing constantly, but they tried to keep up appearances for the sake of their children.Eles discutiam constantemente, mas tentavam manter as aparências pelo bem de seus filhos.
  • The failing company held lavish parties, desperate to keep up appearances for its investors.A empresa falida dava festas luxuosas, desesperada para manter as aparências para seus investidores.
  • He hated his job, but he had to keep up appearances at family gatherings.Ele odiava seu emprego, mas tinha que manter as aparências nas reuniões de família.
  • Even after the divorce, they attended social events together to keep up appearances.Mesmo após o divórcio, eles compareciam a eventos sociais juntos para manter as aparências.
  • It's emotionally exhausting to constantly keep up appearances when you're struggling.É emocionalmente exaustivo ter que manter as aparências constantemente quando se está em dificuldades.
  • Many people feel pressure to keep up appearances on social media, showing only a perfect life.Muitas pessoas sentem pressão para manter as aparências nas redes sociais, mostrando apenas uma vida perfeita.
  • Despite the scandal, the politician continued to keep up appearances by smiling for the cameras.Apesar do escândalo, o político continuou a manter as aparências sorrindo para as câmeras.
  • For them, keeping up appearances was more important than addressing their actual problems.Para eles, manter as aparências era mais importante do que resolver seus problemas reais.
  • She sold her jewelry secretly, doing whatever it took to keep up appearances of wealth.Ela vendeu suas joias em segredo, fazendo o que fosse preciso para manter as aparências de riqueza.