Keep the Smile On vs Keep that Smile On

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Keep the smile on' is more general and can refer to any smile, while 'keep that smile on' is more specific and refers to a particular smile that has been mentioned or is known. The choice between them depends on the level of specificity you want to convey.

Last updated: March 26, 2024

Keep the Smile On

This phrase is correct and can be used to indicate the action of maintaining a smile.

This phrase is used to convey the idea of someone continuing to smile or maintaining a positive attitude.

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I couldn't keep the smile off my face at that point in time, honestly.
OK, just tell me that that's it and I'll stay out of it, but I won't be able to keep the smile off my face until I see the ring on her finger.
I would do anything to keep that beautiful smile on your face.
It continues to drop so keep a slight smile on and try it without the music.
You really think you can keep a smile on your face when you're standing in front of that guy after what he's done?
One mistake, I'll give you a smile you keep the rest of your life.
You really think you can keep a smile on your face when you're standing in front of that guy after what he's done?
I keep changing your smile, because you keep changing your smile.
Look, I can't keep this smile going much longer, Paul.
Look, I can't keep this smile going much longer, Paul.
Only 'cause you keep giving me smiles.
So just smile and keep your opinions to yourself.
You got everyone to smile and keep their lunches down when they looked at me.
You keep trying not to smile, like, the whole night.
Keep on working and smile with us!
I just can't keep a smile off my face
l don't know how much longer l can keep this smile frozen on my face.
Keep on working and smile with us!
The smile on your face says it all.
That explains the smile on your mother's face.

Alternatives:

keep smiling
maintain the smile
keep that smile going

Keep that Smile On

This phrase is also correct and is used when referring to a specific smile that has been mentioned or is known.

This phrase is more specific and is used when you want to emphasize a particular smile that you are referring to.

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I would do anything to keep that beautiful smile on your face.
It continues to drop so keep a slight smile on and try it without the music.
You really think you can keep a smile on your face when you're standing in front of that guy after what he's done?
You really think you can keep a smile on your face when you're standing in front of that guy after what he's done?
I keep changing your smile, because you keep changing your smile.
I couldn't keep the smile off my face at that point in time, honestly.
Look, I can't keep this smile going much longer, Paul.
Look, I can't keep this smile going much longer, Paul.
Only 'cause you keep giving me smiles.
So just smile and keep your opinions to yourself.
You got everyone to smile and keep their lunches down when they looked at me.
You keep trying not to smile, like, the whole night.
One mistake, I'll give you a smile you keep the rest of your life.
Keep on working and smile with us!
I just can't keep a smile off my face
OK, just tell me that that's it and I'll stay out of it, but I won't be able to keep the smile off my face until I see the ring on her finger.
l don't know how much longer l can keep this smile frozen on my face.
Keep on working and smile with us!
That smile on your face is slightly disconcerting.
I hate everything about that smile on your face.

Alternatives:

keep that smile going
maintain that smile
keep that smile intact

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