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whistle past the graveyard

/ˈwɪs(ə)l pæst ðə ˈɡɹeɪvˌjɑɹd/

To act cheerful in a frightening situation.

“He whistled past the graveyard, trying to stay brave.”
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Illustration of whistle past the graveyard: To act cheerful in a frightening situation.