Definition of Whistle past the graveyard

1. Verb. (idiomatic US) To attempt to stay cheerful in a dire situation; to proceed with a task, ignoring an upcoming hazard, hoping for a good outcome. ¹

2. Verb. (idiomatic US) To enter a situation with little or no understanding of the possible consequences. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Whistle Past The Graveyard

whistle
whistle-blower
whistle-blowers
whistle-blowing
whistle-stop
whistle-stop tour
whistle-stops
whistle-tip catheter
whistle Dixie
whistle and flute
whistle blow
whistle blower
whistle buoy
whistle in the dark
whistle note
whistle past the graveyard (current term)
whistle pig
whistle stop
whistle up
whistle walk
whistleable
whistleblower
whistleblowers
whistleblowing
whistled
whistled Dixie
whistlefish
whistlelike
whistler
whistlers

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