smile on/upon
phrasal verb
smiled on/upon; smiling on/upon; smiles on/upon
: to make (someone or something) have good luck or success
Fortune smiled upon us and we won the lottery.
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Optimism is the fuel of progress, but too much of it can send you barreling off a cliff with a smile on your face.
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Jj Rosen, The Tennessean, 24 July 2025
The mural features Baker peering over a ledge with a big smile on her face.
—Ella Feldman, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 July 2025
Ozzy Osbourne, despite his earlier joke, had a big smile on his face, seemingly approving of the union.
—Sara Vallone Mod Moms Club
july 6, Miami Herald, 6 July 2025
Anyone can appreciate the time and care the Bananas put into making sure every kid has a smile on their face, even if the antics aren't your jam.
—David Wysong, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Jj Rosen, The Tennessean, 24 July 2025
The mural features Baker peering over a ledge with a big smile on her face.
—Ella Feldman, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 July 2025
Ozzy Osbourne, despite his earlier joke, had a big smile on his face, seemingly approving of the union.
—Sara Vallone Mod Moms Club
july 6, Miami Herald, 6 July 2025
Anyone can appreciate the time and care the Bananas put into making sure every kid has a smile on their face, even if the antics aren't your jam.
—David Wysong, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for smile on/upon
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“Smile on/upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smile%20on%2Fupon. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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