make a grimace

Frequency: 7.813.5 per million words

To produce a grimace with one's face.

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Examples (10)

  • She made a wry grimace at the irony of the situation.
  • He made a grimace of pain when he tried to stand up.
  • Don't make a grimace just because you dislike the vegetables.
  • The patient made a grimace as the doctor touched the bruise.
  • I saw him make a grimace after tasting the bitter medicine.
  • She couldn't help but make a grimace at the terrible smell.
  • He made a grimace of disgust when he saw the garbage.
  • The child made a funny grimace to make his friends laugh.
  • She made a little grimace of apology for stepping on my foot.
  • He made a grimace as he struggled to lift the heavy box.