Idiom: Keep Up Appearances
Meanings
How to pronounce "keep up appearances":
AU
To pretend to be all right or that everything is going well; to maintain an appearance of wealth, comfort, or propriety.
Example: "For my father's sake, I thought I must keep up appearances, but the food stuck in my throat, and I could not swallow another mouthful."
Example: "With tact and management it would be possible to partially satisfy creditors, and keep up appearances for six months more."
Example Sentences
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She continues to wear expensive clothes and drive a fancy car to keep up appearances.
2
Despite their financial troubles, they threw a lavish party to keep up appearances.
3
He always smiles and acts cheerful to keep up appearances, even when he's feeling down.
4
She hired a cleaning service to keep up appearances and make her house seem tidy.
5
Even though their marriage was falling apart, they went on a romantic vacation to keep up appearances.
