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whistle in the dark

Verb

Meaning

(colloquial) To make a show of bravery despite one's fears; to put on a brave face.

(idiomatic, US) To speak of something despite having little knowledge of it.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

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As humans we like to laugh at our fears, we like to whistle in the dark. Jeff Dunham

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