He tried hard to hide the smile.

Meaning: This means he was really making an effort to not show his happiness by smiling.

Choice of Words: "Tried hard" emphasizes the effort put into the action. "Hide the smile" means to conceal or suppress a smile, often to prevent others from noticing it.

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