B2💬 Everyday Life
Fare buon viso a cattivo gioco
To put on a brave face
Literal Translation
"To make a good face at a bad game"
What it means
To put on a brave face / to make the best of a bad situation
Example in context
"Non era il lavoro che volevo, ma ho fatto buon viso a cattivo gioco."
"It wasn't the job I wanted, but I put on a brave face."
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