whistle past the graveyard
English
Pronunciation
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Verb
- (idiomatic, US) To attempt to stay cheerful in a dire situation; to proceed with a task, ignoring an upcoming hazard, hoping for a good outcome.
- (idiomatic, US) To enter a situation with little or no understanding of the possible consequences.
Translations
to try to be cheerful in the face of one's fears
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to ignore a bad situation
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