I probably figured I would suss the situation out, maybe play somebody else's guitar. I had to big myself up, put the front back on for the young people.
----I'm not sure I understand the part in bold. I think he wanted to feel more self confident, but what about "put the front back on"???
Thanks
Top answer
Hello NG, Possibly: "I had to make myself look more impressive and present a confident exterior for the young people". Best wishes, MrP
— MrPedantic
Hello NG, Possibly: "I had to make myself look more impressive and present a confident exterior for the young people".
Best wishes, MrP
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