[Idiom] WHISTLE IN THE DARK. - How to Feign Confidence During Uncertain Times
Whistle in the dark.
Feign confidence in uncertainty.
To "whistle in the dark" suggests a person is trying to keep their courage up by behaving confidently in a situation where they are actually afraid or uncertain. It’s like whistling a happy tune during a scary walk in a dark forest, hoping to ward off fear and potential dangers.
Example Sentences
Tim tried to whistle in the dark as he walked home alone.
Tim tried to maintain his calm as he walked home alone.
Jessica always whistles in the dark trying to keep her fears at bay when the lights go out suddenly.
Jessica tries to keep her fears at bay by maintaining calm when the lights go out suddenly.
Every time Robert hears a strange noise in his house at night, he whistles in the dark to reassure himself that nothing is wrong.
Every time Robert hears a strange noise in his house at night, he reassures himself by maintaining calm.