| 词汇 | to wear/draw/pull a long face |
| 释义 | (redirected from to wear/draw/pull a long face)long faceA facial expression denoting sadness. Jill had such a long face yesterday after she learned that she failed her exam. Hey, kiddo, why the long face? Is something bothering you? long faceA facial expression showing sadness or disappointment, as in Greg's long face was a clear indication of his feelings. [Late 1700s] a long face, to wear/draw/pullTo look sad or dissatisfied. A common expression in the nineteenth century, it no doubt came from the elongated look resulting from the mouth being drawn down at the corners and the eyes downcast. |
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