put on a front

Steve became depressed, struggled to leave the house, became distant from family and friends and put on a front at work.

They want to see me and spend time with me but every time I do, I just feel exhausted afterward from having to put on a front like we have a loving relationship, when I just do not feel that.

“It’s brought a lot of peace just knowing I can be myself 24/7 and not have to put on a front.”

When she arrived, she put on a front, as though she wasn't afraid, but deep down she was - this was a new experience for her.

“A lot of YouTubers put on a front, they’re press-trained,” said John Shahidi, one of the group’s business partners.