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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With its booming food scene, rich history, and waterfront views, Charleston never fails to put a smile on the faces of visitors.
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Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
As for who did the actual deed, Gary was gobsmacked by the return of his ex-wife Jasmine, who took full responsibility for his stabbing with a devious smile on her face.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 12 Mar. 2025
The video concludes with Gilpin and Streep going in for a hug while Short stands in the background with a smile on his face.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025
Throughout the performance, captured and shared on social media, Irving maintained a light smile on her face and continued onward.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2025
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Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
As for who did the actual deed, Gary was gobsmacked by the return of his ex-wife Jasmine, who took full responsibility for his stabbing with a devious smile on her face.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 12 Mar. 2025
The video concludes with Gilpin and Streep going in for a hug while Short stands in the background with a smile on his face.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025
Throughout the performance, captured and shared on social media, Irving maintained a light smile on her face and continued onward.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 1 Mar. 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 20 Mar. 2025.
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