Reference meaning
whistle past the graveyard
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To attempt to stay cheerful in a dire situation; to proceed with a task, ignoring an upcoming hazard, hoping for a good outcome.
Other meanings
2. verb
To enter a situation with little or no understanding of the possible consequences.
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