0
Usenet Posted 22 years ago
Usage
Our face dropped
What does "our faces dropped" mean?
We tried to keep up appearances, but the moment we opened the door to the outside and let in the glare, our faces dropped. I held on to the door and nodded for them to go first.
Is it a figurative expression for disappointment?
We tried to keep up appearances, but the moment we opened the door to the outside and let in the glare, our faces dropped. I held on to the door and nodded for them to go first.
Is it a figurative expression for disappointment?
Top answer
[nq:1]What does "our faces dropped" mean? We tried to keep up appearances, but the moment we opened the door to ... I held on to the door and nodded for them to go first.
- [nq:1]What does "our faces dropped" mean?
- We tried to keep up appearances, but the moment we opened the door to ...
- I held on to the door and nodded for them to go first.
- [/nq] Yes, it can be.
- Although sometimes it really does happen that the mouth opens slightly and the jaw drops with sudden disappointment..
Get the Weekly English Kit 📬
New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.
9 Answers
0
[nq:1]What does "our faces dropped" mean? We tried to keep up appearances, but the moment we opened the door to ... I held on to the door and nodded for them to go first. Is it a figurative expression for disappointment?[/nq]
Yes, it can be. Although sometimes it really does happen that the mouth opens slightly and the jaw drops with sudden disappointment..
Yes, it can be. Although sometimes it really does happen that the mouth opens slightly and the jaw drops with sudden disappointment..
00
[nq:1]What does "our faces dropped" mean? We tried to keep up appearances, but the moment we opened the door to ... I held on to the door and nodded for them to go first. Is it a figurative expression for disappointment?[/nq]
Yes. Disappointment or chagrin. Anyone suddenly disappointed or suddenly humiliated will have some sort of facial expression change as a result. "Their face dropped" is j
Yes. Disappointment or chagrin. Anyone suddenly disappointed or suddenly humiliated will have some sort of facial expression change as a result. "Their face dropped" is j
00
T
[nq:1]Do Japanese people feel that other Japanese people do not show facial reflection of emotion?[/nq]
Generally speaking, yes. I think to express emotion, whether facial or verbal, has been regarded to be vulgar or less intelligent in our culture. So if you want to look mature you should control emotion and remain cool.
Do Japanese people feel that Westerners are
[nq:1]more pro
[nq:1]Do Japanese people feel that other Japanese people do not show facial reflection of emotion?[/nq]
Generally speaking, yes. I think to express emotion, whether facial or verbal, has been regarded to be vulgar or less intelligent in our culture. So if you want to look mature you should control emotion and remain cool.
Do Japanese people feel that Westerners are
[nq:1]more pro
00
[nq:1]T[/nq]
Thanks for the reply. I've been told I don't show much facial expression and look "too serious". People comment that I don't smile enough. Over here, this is considered a "bad" thing.
Thanks for the reply. I've been told I don't show much facial expression and look "too serious". People comment that I don't smile enough. Over here, this is considered a "bad" thing.
00
[nq:2]T Generally speaking, yes. I think to express emotion, whether ... to look mature you should control emotion and remain cool.[/nq]
true, but I also think that we Japanese should express our emotions a lot more, that could help us better understanding each other.
[nq:1]Thanks for the reply. I've been told I don't show much facial expression and look "too serious". People comment that
true, but I also think that we Japanese should express our emotions a lot more, that could help us better understanding each other.
[nq:1]Thanks for the reply. I've been told I don't show much facial expression and look "too serious". People comment that
00
[nq:1]What does "our faces dropped" mean? We tried to keep up appearances, but the moment we opened the door to ... I held on to the door and nodded for them to go first. Is it a figurative expression for disappointment?[/nq]
It could be, or just being gobsmacked.
Steve Hayes from Tshwane, South Africa
It could be, or just being gobsmacked.
Steve Hayes from Tshwane, South Africa
00
[nq:2]What does "our faces dropped" mean? We tried to keep ... to go first. Is it a figurative expression for disappointment?[/nq]
[nq:1]It could be, or just being gobsmacked.[/nq]
Do you and others really say "face dropped"? I think I am more familiar with "face fell" to indicate disappointment, and "jaw dropped" to indicate surprise (too tempted to say "shock 'n awe").
Sorry, Steve,
[nq:1]It could be, or just being gobsmacked.[/nq]
Do you and others really say "face dropped"? I think I am more familiar with "face fell" to indicate disappointment, and "jaw dropped" to indicate surprise (too tempted to say "shock 'n awe").
Sorry, Steve,
00
[nq:2]What does "our faces dropped" mean? We tried to keep ... to go first. Is it a figurative expression for disappointment?[/nq]
[nq:1]Yes, it can be. Although sometimes it really does happen that the mouth opens slightly and the jaw drops with sudden disappointment..[/nq]
I'm more familiar with the phrases "his face fell" and "his jaw dropped", but I think it's more than simply figurati
[nq:1]Yes, it can be. Although sometimes it really does happen that the mouth opens slightly and the jaw drops with sudden disappointment..[/nq]
I'm more familiar with the phrases "his face fell" and "his jaw dropped", but I think it's more than simply figurati
00
[nq:1]wrote:[/nq]
[nq:2]It could be, or just being gobsmacked.[/nq]
[nq:1]Do you and others really say "face dropped"? I think I am more familiar with "face fell" to indicate disappointment, and "jaw dropped" to indicate surprise (too tempted to say "shock 'n awe").[/nq]
We may need more context is it possible that "our faces dropped" means "the false expressions we were trying to hold
[nq:2]It could be, or just being gobsmacked.[/nq]
[nq:1]Do you and others really say "face dropped"? I think I am more familiar with "face fell" to indicate disappointment, and "jaw dropped" to indicate surprise (too tempted to say "shock 'n awe").[/nq]
We may need more context is it possible that "our faces dropped" means "the false expressions we were trying to hold
0
Related Questions