grim face
Frequency: 7.513.1 per million words
a face that looks very serious and without hope or humor
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Examples (10)
- The doctor's grim face told us the news was not good.
- He listened to the judge's verdict with a grim face, showing no emotion.
- She put on a grim face as she prepared for the difficult climb ahead.
- Looking at the long list of repairs, the mechanic had a grim face.
- The CEO's grim face at the press conference signaled deep trouble for the company.
- Even the clown had a grim face after hearing about the circus closing down.
- As they surveyed the storm damage, each rescuer wore a grim face.
- His usual cheerful expression was replaced by a grim face when he learned of the betrayal.
- The soldiers maintained a grim face throughout the ceremony, honoring their fallen comrades.
- Why the grim face? Did something happen at work?