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long face

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long face

 
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–noun
an unhappy or gloomy expression: He's been walking around with a long face ever since he failed the examination.
Origin:
1780–90
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long face  
n.  A discontented or sullen facial expression.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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Idioms & Phrases

long face

A facial expression showing sadness or disappointment, as in Greg's long face was a clear indication of his feelings. [Late 1700s]

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
Copyright © 1997. Published by Houghton Mifflin.
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