English Expression · Intermediate
long face
An expression of sadness and disappointment or gloom
Pronunciation: say long face
Meaning
An expression of sadness and disappointment or gloom.
Example
Why the long face? Is something wrong?
Why the long face? Is something wrong?
Practice tips
- Practice long face out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.