face fall

Frequency: 6.01.2 per million words

to show disappointment

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Examples (10)

  • When she heard the bad news, her face fell immediately.
  • His face fell as he realized he had failed the exam.
  • I watched her face fall when I told her about the cancellation.
  • The child's face fell when she saw her broken toy.
  • Despite trying to stay positive, his face fell upon hearing the rejection.
  • Her face fell when she discovered the restaurant was closed.
  • The team's face fell after losing the championship game.
  • I could see her face fall as she read the disappointing letter.
  • His excited expression disappeared and his face fell.
  • When the surprise was ruined, the birthday girl's face fell.