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Plastic smile meaning

What does the saying 'Plastic smile' mean?

Idiom: Plastic smile

Meaning:

When someone is wearing a plastic smile, they are appear to be happier with a situation or events than they actually are. This is actually a description of the forced smile you might see in many photographs.
Country: International English | Subject Area: Body and bodily functions | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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