English Language & Usage Asked by NickMcK on March 28, 2021
I want to say something much more meaningful than what is simply in the title (plus it’s a bit long).
This might not be the best example but I find the main character in the movie "Life is Beautiful" exhibits whatever trait this is called perfectly.
You are probably looking for the expression :
white lie (noun [ C ])
a lie that is told in order to be polite or to stop someone from being upset by the truth.
(Cambridge Dictionary)
Answered by user 66974 on March 28, 2021
The idiom put on a brave face is appropriate:
to try to appear brave or calm
She tried to put on/up a brave face/front despite the pain of the injury.
It’s not specific to when you’re trying to protect a child from a harsh reality, but it’s often used in this context:
Why your kids know when you’re trying to put on a brave face
Answered by Laurel on March 28, 2021
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