cacher sa joie

French

Etymology

Literally, “to hide one's joy”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ka.ʃe sa ʒwa/

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Verb

cacher sa joie

1. (informal) to contain one's excitement, to show little enthusiasm

Usage notes

• Often used ironically, in the imperative cache ta joie ! (“don't be so enthusiastic! don't look so happy about it!”), meaning “you could show a little more enthusiasm”.