Long face

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Noun
  1. 1
    An expression of sadness and disappointment or gloom.

    "Why the long face? Is something wrong?"

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decorousnessdemurenessearnestnessformalityfrownglower

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"Why the long face? Is something wrong?"

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