put up a front (Meaning)

put up a front

to hide one's true feelings, thoughts, etc.

To impress his colleagues, he put up a front of confidence, despite his underlying insecurities.
The politician put up a front of integrity and compassion, only to be later exposed for his corrupt dealings.
The athlete put up a front of invincibility, but a string of losses shattered that illusion.
She put up a front of disinterest, but her stolen glances revealed her secret admiration.
The new CEO put up a front of authority, but his lack of experience was evident to all.
The company put up a front of financial stability, but auditors uncovered hidden debts that put it on the brink of bankruptcy.
The victim put up a front of resilience, but deep down, the trauma had left its mark.
The teacher put up a front of strictness, but his occasional moments of kindness hinted at a softer side.
The celebrity put up a front of glamour and perfection, but behind closed doors, she struggled with loneliness and addiction.
The accused put up a front of innocence, but forensic evidence proved his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

to hide one's true feelings, thoughts, etc.

let on, make a pretense, make out, act, make believe,make a show, put on an act, pretend, dissimulate, play

No antonyms found.

To impress his colleagues, he put up a front of confidence, despite his underlying insecurities.

The politician put up a front of integrity and compassion, only to be later exposed for his corrupt dealings.

The athlete put up a front of invincibility, but a string of losses shattered that illusion.

She put up a front of disinterest, but her stolen glances revealed her secret admiration.