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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 am in the process of exploring a new career that will really make me get up in the morning with a big smile in my face, something that I would love doing (I did ...
  • What is it, when I have a big smile in my face? What is it when I found myself beautiful? It is love. I am paradise. What is luck? What is love? Where is luck?
  • I am enthusiastic person, friendly, responsible and open mind, always with a big smile in my face. I have my own company Rio Smile Tours and I do tailor made ...
  • Sep 17, 2015 ... Invite my friends to live & experience my home # PuertoRico with a big smile in my face smile emoticon. Help Me Share It so the world can see ...

Alternatives:

  • a big smile on 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

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.
  • I wake up every evening. With a big smile on my face. And it never feels out of place. And you're still probably working. At a nine to five pace. I wonder how bad  ...
  • May 24, 2009 ... Gives you hell by the All American Rejects I DONT OWN THE SONG NOR THE PICS* I wake up every evening, with a big smile on my face
  • Sep 27, 2014 ... Artist: All-American Rejects Song : Gives You Hell Lyrics: I wake up every evening, with a big smile on my face. And it never feels out of place
  • I wake up every evening. With a big smile on my face. And it never feels out of place. And you're still probably working. At a nine to five pace. I wonder how bad  ...

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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