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Idioms and Phrases
Look with favor or approval on, as in The current administration smiles on anyone who gives it helpful publicity . [c. 1400]Example Sentences
McIlroy, with a beaming smile on his face, asked the media after his victory.
"We knew we had a job to do without him, we said before the game we had to put a smile on his face," added Barnes.
"I'm playing with a smile on my face at the minute, enjoying being out there," added the winger.
Months later, in Parade’s photos, he was completely bald — but had a big ol’ smile on his face.
But the 25-year-old's acceptance of her Olympic disappointment seven months ago, her measured response accompanied by a smile on her face, presents an ominous warning to her rivals.
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