"put on appearances" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It is typically used to describe someone intentionally behaving or presenting themselves in a certain way for the purpose of deceiving others or hiding their true feelings or intentions. Example: Despite their disagreements, the couple put on appearances at the dinner party, smiling and making small talk with their guests to avoid showing any tension.
The differences between pupils' and teachers' perception of the quality and appearance of the FV delivered might be explained by the strong emphasis adolescents put on appearance and aesthetics of food [ 21, 50- 52].
Mr Croston says steam everywhere in China is threatened by a common desire to put on a modern appearance.
To avoid accusations of exploiting his fans — this is indie rock, after all, not big business — the organizers will put on a second, nonfestival appearance on Oct. 3, also at the Paramount.
After Mr. Forbes sat next to Mr. McCain while they were getting their TV makeup put on before a joint appearance, he complained that he never, ever wanted to be put in that position again, and apparently hurt Mr. McCain's feelings a little.
Charitable and promotional appearances are put on hold.
Don Peay, the founder of Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife, doffed a "Make America Great Again" camo cap and praised the Trumps for the just-concluded veterans fundraiser that the candidate had put on in lieu of a debate appearance.
Dr Rachel Rodgers, associate professor at the department of applied psychology at Northeastern University in Boston, says families should try to protect teenagers from the emphasis society puts on appearance and weight.
He was a miserable public speaker who tended to lapse into inaudible mumbling, and well into his career as a politician, he continued to shrink back in horror at the idea of going out on the stump and putting on "an electioneering appearance".
Even Jack Valenti, president and chief executive of the Motion Picture Assn. of America, made a cameo appearance, putting on a good face to show there were no hard feelings over a lawsuit filed against his trade organization last year by the very filmmakers who sponsor and were honored at the Spirit Awards.
Resigned to her name, Agnes has grown into a woman who devotes hours to changing her appearance instead: putting on makeup, removing unwanted hair, all those tedious activities most women will recognize.
Lips tend to thin out with age, too, so you could consider applying a beige lip liner to the outer perimeter of your top and bottom lip before putting on your lipstick to create the appearance of thinner lips.
