idiom
whistle in the dark
WISS-ul in thuh DARK
ˈwɪsəl ɪn ðə dɑːrkListen
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Syllable breakdown
whistleinthedark
Dictionary meaning
To act bravely or confidently while actually feeling nervous or afraid.
Examples
- He was whistling in the dark when he claimed the layoffs would not affect him.
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