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'putting up a front' is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It means to pretend or act in a certain way to hide one's true feelings or intentions. Example: "She was always putting up a front of confidence and happiness, but deep down she was struggling with self-doubt."
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"Comedians are putting up a front".
She's at least putting up a front of reticence.
This can lead to students developing a fear of failure and putting up a front.
Newly aware of his homosexual urges, Logan is too naïve to camouflage his desires by putting up a front.
Unfortunately, architecture is not merely the art of putting up a front, and I don't know how I can deal with these buildings without provoking a class war.
In recent weeks, Israelis have obsessively questioned whether Netanyahu and Barak are really planning a strike or if they are just putting up a front to pressure Europe and the U.S. to impose tougher sanctions.
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You let go for that instant and are not trying to put up a front or pose.
"She didn't put up a front, saying she was perfect and didn't make any mistakes.
Much of the time, he didn't have the energy or will to put up a front.
I have to put up a front.
I don't have to put up a front.
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