wry grimace
Frequency: 7.512.1 per million words
A grimace showing a mixture of amusement and disappointment or annoyance.
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Examples (20)
- She made a wry grimace when she saw the expensive bill.
- He offered a wry grimace when asked about his failed attempt.
- He acknowledged his silly mistake with a wry grimace.
- She managed a wry grimace despite the pain, trying to lighten the mood.
- A wry grimace twisted his face as he read the irony in the letter.
- The comedian's wry grimace perfectly captured the audience's mixed feelings.
- "I suppose I deserved that," she said with a wry grimace.
- Upon realizing the mistake, a wry grimace spread across his face.
- The mechanic looked at the old engine with a wry grimace.
- It was a wry grimace, a silent acknowledgment of the absurdity of the situation.
- He gave a wry grimace as he swallowed the bitter medicine.
- Even in defeat, he couldn't help but offer a wry grimace.
- She offered a wry grimace in response to his terrible pun.
- A wry grimace is often a sign of someone trying to find humor in adversity.
- With a wry grimace, he accepted the difficult task assigned to him.
- I noticed her give a quick wry grimace before answering the difficult question.
- The rainy weather on his holiday caused a wry grimace.
- His wry grimace suggested that he was all too familiar with such predicaments.
- He tried to smile, but it turned into a wry grimace of pain.
- If you're looking for a reaction, a wry grimace might be all you get from him.