fake it

Verb

To pretend to be capable or competent. / To feign a certain emotion.

Japanese Meaning

有能であるかのように振る舞う / 特定の感情を見せかける

When I'm unsure during meetings, I just fake it until I figure things out.

会議で何をすればいいかわからないときは、状況がわかるようになるまでできるふりをします。

Sense（1）

To pretend to be capable or competent.

He told me that he was experienced, but I could tell instantly that he was faking it.

Sense（2）

To feign a certain emotion.

She looked like she was having fun, but I knew that she was faking it.

fakes it

（ present singular third-person ）

faking it

（ participle present ）

faked it

（ participle past ）

faked it

（ past ）