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make a long faceto look sad, disappointed, or dejected; to show an expression of unhappiness or displeasure

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to look sad, disappointed, or dejected; to show an expression of unhappiness or displeasure

Pronunciation (IPA): /meɪk ə lɔːŋ feɪs/

Korean meaning: 슬프거나 실망한 표정을 짓다, 우울한 얼굴을 하다

Korean pronunciation: 메이크 어 **롱** 페이스

Example Sentences

  • When the pizza delivery was delayed, Tommy made such a long face that his mom thought he was seriously ill.
  • Don't make a long face just because you have to work overtime.
  • She made a long face when her favorite TV show was cancelled.

make a long face

VERB

//meɪk ə lɔːŋ feɪs//

to look sad, disappointed, or dejected; to show an expression of unhappiness or displeasure

make a long face concept
💡 Concept

to look sad, disappointed, or dejected; to show an expression of unhappiness or displeasure

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🎵 Rhyme

Make a long face in the wrong place

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/meɪk ə lɔːŋ feɪs/
🇬🇧 UK/meɪk ə lɒŋ feɪs/

🌳Etymology

Origin

얼굴이 길어진다는 시각적 표현에서 유래. 슬프거나 실망했을 때 얼굴 근육이 아래로 처져서 얼굴이 실제로 길어 보이는 현상을 묘사한 관용구로 발전했습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

When the pizza delivery was delayed, Tommy made such a long face that his mom thought he was seriously ill.

Don't make a long face just because you have to work overtime.

She made a long face when her favorite TV show was cancelled.

😄 Fun example

The cat made what looked like a long face when its owner forgot to give it treats.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

look sadappear dejectedseem disappointedlook glumwear a sad expression

Antonyms

smile broadlybeam with joylook cheerful

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