Meaning
A wide and joyful facial expression.
Cultural Background
Americans smile very frequently in public, even to strangers. Smiling is often used to hide embarrassment or discomfort. Smiling at strangers is less common and can be seen as insincere. Reserved behavior is common; big smiles are usually for close friends.
Practice
Use it to describe happy people you see today.
Meaning
A wide and joyful facial expression.
Practice
Use it to describe happy people you see today.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
She walked in with a ____ smile.
'Big' is the standard collocation.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesShe walked in with a ____ smile.
'Big' is the standard collocation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt's understandable, but 'big smile' is much more natural.
Related Phrases
Ear-to-ear
similarA very wide smile.
