Multiple choice softskills communication

What does this idiom mean--- Put on a brave face????????

  1. behave in a way that makes people think you are courageous when you are not

  2. behave in a way that makes people think you are happy when you are not

  3. behave in a way that makes people think you are intelligent when you are not

  4. behave in a way that makes people think you know everything when you are an illiterate

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

To 'put on a brave face' means to act as if you are happy or confident in a difficult situation, even if you are actually feeling upset or worried. It is about concealing negative emotions to appear stoic or content.