Definitions from Wiktionary (keep up appearances)
▸ verb: (idiomatic) To artificially maintain an outward sign of normality; to maintain an appearance of wealth, comfort, or propriety.
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▸ verb: (idiomatic) To artificially maintain an outward sign of normality; to maintain an appearance of wealth, comfort, or propriety.
Similar:
save appearances,
pretend,
fake it,
come,
look,
play-act,
make semblant,
look the part,
attitudinize,
look one's best,
more...
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