I know that both facade and façade are valid in British English. Is that also true for American English? Or should facade be used when writing something for American customers? This is something t...

Mar 30, 2022 · facade \ fə-ˈsäd \ Merriam-Webster definition: a false, superficial, or artificial appearance or effect Its original meaning is the face of a building, but you will probably observe it used more …

Sep 23, 2018 · Is there a word for the skill, talent, or ability (or the study of being able) to detect lies, observe/identify tells (like in poker), and see through deception with relative ease? Whether inexpl...

Apr 30, 2015 · put on a facade put on a show fake a situation The American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms, Second Edition - Page 365 Christine Ammer - 2013 put on an act pretend, esp in order to …

Aug 16, 2018 · Era todo fachada. (It was all facade). Cuidado con las fachadas bonitas. (Beware of beautiful facades). The concept that I'm looking for is usually used to express deception after realize …

May 4, 2022 · 0 No single word comes to mind other than already stated, so: "His practiced facade of insouciance enabled him to hide his strong emotions from others." facade An artificial or deceptive …

Mar 16, 2014 · Is there a good idiom that implies fake happiness in the same way 'crocodile tears' imply fake sadness?

Jun 17, 2014 · facade - a false appearance that makes someone or something seem more pleasant or better than they really are [emphasis mine]. Slang fronting is probably better described as posturing …

What do you call a firm used as a public front to hide an illegal operation? This would be a term for, for e.g., A law firm used to hide a money laundering operation; A DVD corner shop where pir...

Feb 6, 2016 · What would describe someone who puts on a façade of stupidity, but is actually much smarter than they appear? I would say that this is the oppposite of pretentious. I have looked all over …