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and a smile plastered his face vs and a smile was plastered over his face

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different nuances. 'And a smile plastered his face' is a more concise way to express the idea that a smile appeared on his face. On the other hand, 'And a smile was plastered over his face' emphasizes the action of someone or something putting the smile on his face.
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Last updated: October 08, 2024 • 15088 views

and a smile plastered his face

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a concise and common way to express that a smile appeared on someone's face.
  • May 26, 2017 ... The frontman was lost in his thoughts as a hopeful glint in his eyes emerged and a smile plastered his face. You know, maybe the two were ...
  • Jul 11, 2012 ... Shima's eyes also widened and a smile plastered his face. "Well, well, well~. Who is this~?" Shima said with a grin that stretched ear to ...

Alternatives:

  • and a smile spread across his face
  • and a smile lit up his face
  • and a smile appeared on his face
  • and a smile broke across his face
  • and a smile crossed his face

and a smile was plastered over his face

This phrase is correct but less common in everyday usage.

This phrase emphasizes the action of someone or something putting the smile on his face, rather than just the appearance of the smile.

Alternatives:

  • and a smile was fixed on his face
  • and a smile was painted on his face
  • and a smile was imposed on his face
  • and a smile was forced on his face
  • and a smile was applied to his face

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