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whistling

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be whistling Dixie (American, informal)
to talk in a way that makes things seem better than they really are. We're really making money these days and I'm not just whistling Dixie. (usually negative)
See also: whistle

be whistling in the dark

to be confident that something good will happen when it is not at all likely. She seems pretty sure she'll win the title, but she may just be whistling in the dark.
See also: dark, whistle


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