Whistling in the dark

To comfort yourself via distraction when you cannot avoid a frightening situation.

While her mother was in surgery, Norma tried to remember all the state capitals. It was her way of whistling in the dark.

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Whistling in the dark

To fear the worst and hope for the best.

"The mayor'll call...he's got to!"
"You're just whistling in the dark, Larry The Baby Killer."

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