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Idiom wipe the smile off facewipe the smile off (someone's) face to make someone feel less happy or confident, especially someone who is annoying you because they think they are very clever.Tell him you saw Helena at the cinema with another guy - that should wipe the smile off his face.
wipe the smile off (one's) faceTo stop smiling or appearing pleased. Often used in an aggressive imperative addressed to one who appears to be enjoying the frustration or annoyance they are causing the speaker. Wipe that smile off your face, you little punk. You're going to pay for that! He can gloat all he wants, but this subpoena will wipe the smile off his face. wipe the smile off someone's face cause someone to stop feeling so contented, complacent, or proud.wipe the/that ˈsmile, ˈgrin, etc. off your/somebody’s face (informal)
1 used to tell somebody to stop smiling, etc. because it is annoying or not appropriate: Wipe that smile off your face or I’ll send you out of the classroom.
2 make somebody feel less happy or satisfied with something: The news from the stock market soon wiped the smile off his face. |