hide worries

[/haɪd ˈwɜːriz/]
verb phrase
esconder preocupações
1. to conceal or keep secret one's anxieties, concerns, or troubles from others
She tried to hide her worries behind a smile.
Ela tentou esconder suas preocupações por trás de um sorriso.
2. to suppress or not openly express one's fears or anxieties
He hides his worries so that his family won't be stressed.
Ele esconde suas preocupações para que sua família não fique estressada.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, hiding worries is often seen as a way to maintain a positive public image or to protect loved ones from stress. However, mental health awareness campaigns increasingly encourage open discussion of concerns rather than suppression, which is viewed as healthier psychologically.
NYC Slang
keep it to yourself
Synonyms / Sinônimos
conceal worriesmask concernssuppress anxietieskeep troubles secretbottle up worries
Antonyms / Antônimos
express worriesshare concernsreveal anxietiesdiscuss troublesopen up about worries

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
esconder preocupações
most common usage
Brazil
guardar preocupações para si
alternative expression meaning to keep worries to oneself
Portugal
esconder preocupações
same usage as Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
abafar as preocupações
colloquial variant meaning to stifle worries

Related Words

anxietyconcernconcealsuppressmaskstresstrouble

Related Idioms & Phrases

put on a brave face
wear a mask
put a brave face on it
bottle it up
keep a stiff upper lip
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