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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Looking for a travel experience that is sure to put a smile on your face?
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Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
In one photo, the former hockey player, 30, knelt next to his wife, newborn and son Louie, 21 months, with a bright smile on his face.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Damione Lewis walked to the lectern with an undeniable smile on his face.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
With its booming food scene, rich history, and waterfront views, Charleston never fails to put a smile on the faces of visitors.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
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Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
In one photo, the former hockey player, 30, knelt next to his wife, newborn and son Louie, 21 months, with a bright smile on his face.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Damione Lewis walked to the lectern with an undeniable smile on his face.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
With its booming food scene, rich history, and waterfront views, Charleston never fails to put a smile on the faces of visitors.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Smile on/upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smile%20on%2Fupon. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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