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shit-eating grin

idiom

A broad smile indicating self-awareness that may suggest self-satisfaction, smugness, discomfort, or embarrassment.

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  1. 01

    fish-eating grin

    Euphemistic form of shit-eating grin.

  2. 02

    grin and bear it

    To endure a difficult or disagreeable situation with good humor.

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