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.

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Here are a few fun pieces of merch to put a smile on the face of that special fan – including the one in the mirror! —

Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024 Cleanbar Soap For Him Bundle View on Cleanbarsoapco.com This set of handmade soaps by Clearbar will put a smile on his face thanks to the clever soap names, playful and modern packaging, and refreshing scents. —

Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024 While eldest daughter Wyatt, 5, looked overwhelmed, and youngest daughter Bennett, 21 months, sobbed, middle child Elliotte (aka Ellie), 3, wore a big smile on her face. —

Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024 Even just one single vote elicits the most puzzling look on the guy’s face… and a sweet, sweet smile on Sol’s. —

Nick Caruso, TVLine, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for smile on/upon

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