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.

Examples of smile on/upon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Norman Reedus will always be able to look back at his time filming The Bikeriders with a very … unique smile on his face. EW.com, 22 June 2024 Woseley was heading off to track practice with a smile on his face as this day happened to be the last day of Ramadan for the young Muslim. Tony Paige, New York Daily News, 2 June 2024 Here are 20+ restaurants in the Louisville area serving special meals or deals sure to put a smile on his face this Father's Day. Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 10 June 2024 There’s beautiful architecture, excellent dining, waterfront views, quaint streets, and an indescribably welcoming spirit that just puts a smile on your face. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for smile on/upon 

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“Smile on/upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smile%20on%2Fupon. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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