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A big smile in my face vs A big smile on my face

The correct phrase is 'a big smile on my face'. 'On my face' is commonly used to describe the location of a smile. 'In my face' isn't a standard expression in English.
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A big smile in my face

'A big smile in my face' is not a correct construction in English. The preposition 'in' is not used to describe the location of a smile on someone's face.

The correct phrase is 'a big smile on my face' when describing the location of a smile on someone's face.
  • I always have a big smile in my face when it's race weekend #flatschingfast #werkeholics @iridewess @hixpania_hard_enduro @redbullgermany...
  • Sep 1, 2021 ... It is with a big smile in my face that I announce that I am starting my design career in a well stablished marketing company in Norway.
  • Aug 28, 2024 ... ... a big smile in my face . Look at this view . . . . . #whenitrainsitpours #home #onwardsandupwards #bike #view #summervibes ...
  • Dec 22, 2014 ... In order for me to find his house more easily, he put a disc in the entrance, so I could tell the right place with a big smile in my face.
  • Jul 30, 2023 ... ... the horrors, the influence that had on the main guy, and how it all ended left me with a big smile in my face. Upvote 2. Downvote Reply reply
  • Jul 28, 2014 ... After taking the first sip of my Tinto de Verano I go back in time and see myself walking the streets of Madrid with a big smile in my face.
  • Sep 12, 2022 ... Waking up with a big smile in my face. It's funny, solid grin. Doesn't happen alll the time. I'd say it's rare. Joy! My boat is looking... 3 ...
  • Oct 9, 2023 ... Finally I have a big smile in my face. A next higher step of immersion for me in the sim. Locked fps @ 41, no ASW enabled. Meta has updated ...
  • ... boys hugging and asking me with an angel voice: “Can we play now Jacqueline? Please!” This is how my day started with a big smile in my face, each…

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  • a big smile lighting up my face
  • a big smile spreading across my face
  • a big smile playing on my face

A big smile on my face

'A big smile on my face' is the correct phrase to use when describing the location of a smile on someone's face.

This phrase is commonly used in English to indicate the presence of a smile on someone's face.
  • Jul 17, 2024 ... 'the fear in topper's eyes puts a BIG SMILE on my face every time' read that a few times. ARE YOU PSYCHOTIC ??? Upvote 0. Downvote Reply reply
  • May 27, 2024 ... I woke up with a big smile on my face today, feeling very loved by all of you. Wouldn't change a thing about my journey so far, I know it will be so special.
  • Aug 5, 2020 ... ... a big smile on my face. I wish that we see in the future at least one misson with Vergil & Dante beating the living shit out of everything ...
  • Arm & mic out with a big smile on my face?! Yep that's on you guys. Thank you JOBURG!
  • Sep 17, 2021 ... Some things just put a big smile on my face and this is one of them. ; mrblaine. Crew Member. Original poster. Supporting Member ; 2001slvrstntj.
  • I've got a big smile on my face because we can almost say goodbye to winter and hello to #Spring - #Spring officially begins at 5:58 PM EDT ...
  • Sep 6, 2023 ... It put a big smile on my face seeing an article about my son's heart warrior journey in Runner's World magazine. Running has always been a ...
  • Nov 17, 2020 ... I had a big smile on my face three years ago. But it hid my personal devastation. My girlfriends had taken me out to cheer me up.
  • Sep 5, 2013 ... On my walk this morning I had a big smile on my face thinking of my time with her at the end of her life.Today, September 5, 2013 is the ...

Alternatives:

  • a big smile in my face
  • a big smile across my face
  • a big smile lighting up my face
  • a big smile spreading across my face
  • a big smile playing on my face

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