whistle past the graveyard
- whistle past the graveyard
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a) To attempt to stay cheerful in a dire situation; to
proceed with a task, ignoring an upcoming
hazard, hoping for a good outcome.
b) To enter a situation with little or no
understanding of the possible consequences.
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