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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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