Flash a smile Meaning in English
expression
ˈfɫæʃ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsmaɪɫ
FLASH-uh-SMYL
flˈæʃ/ /æɪ/ /smˈaɪl
flash-uh-SMYLE
Definition
To quickly and often attractively show a smile, usually for a brief moment to express friendliness, confidence, or charm.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, often describes a quick, noticeable smile. Suggests charm or subtle friendliness. Usually not used for big laughs—best for brief, intentional smiles.
Spanish: dedicar una sonrisa - esbozar una sonrisaPortuguese (BR): dar um sorriso rápido - lançar um sorrisoPortuguese (PT): dar um sorriso rápido - lançar um sorrisoChinese (Simplified): 露出微笑 - 展露笑容Chinese (Traditional): 露出微笑 - 展露笑容Hindi: जल्दी से मुस्कुरा देनाArabic: أومض ابتسامة - أظهر ابتسامة سريعةBengali: এক ঝলক হাসি দেওয়া - আকর্ষণীয়ভাবে হাসাRussian: быстро улыбнуться - одарить улыбкойJapanese: さっと微笑む - にっこり笑うVietnamese: nở một nụ cười thoáng quaKorean: 미소를 짓다 - 미소를 번쩍이다Turkish: hızlıca gülümsemek - çekici bir gülümseme yapmakUrdu: اچانک مسکراہٹ دینا - دلکش مسکراہٹ دیناIndonesian: melontarkan senyuman - tersenyum singkat
Example Sentences
She flashed a smile at the teacher.
basic
He flashed a smile before leaving the room.
basic
The baby flashed a smile at her mother.
basic
When the camera turned her way, she flashed a smile for the photo.
natural
He flashed a smile to show he wasn't upset anymore.
natural
She nervously flashed a smile during the interview.
natural