When you’re donning a face longer than a giraffe’s neck—you’re truly channeling those melancholic vibes. “To wear/draw/pull a long face” captures the essence of looking crestfallen, downcast or just plain ‘meh.’ Imagine a nineteenth-century crowd collectively mimicking Droopy the Dog, and you’ve got yourself a vivid mental image.
Synonyms:
- To look glum
- To look down in the dumps
- To look somber
- To look disheartened
Antonyms:
- To look cheerful
- To wear a smile
- To beam
- To look merry
Similar Expressions:
- Down in the dumps
- A face like a wet weekend
- Sad sack
- Looking like you lost a dollar and found a dime
😢 Humor-Filled Quotes:
- “Why the long face? Must’ve been one heck of a horse story!” 🐴
- “Cheer up! Your face might freeze and stay that way forever.” 😁
__Proverb:__ "A smile is a curve that sets everything straight."
Literature Recommendation 📚
- “Wuthering Heights” by Emily Brontë: Dive into this romantic tale where ’long faces’ occur as frequently as dramatic winds on the Yorkshire moors.
- “Great Expectations” by Charles Dickens: Experience the heartaches of Pip, a seminal character often wearing a figurative ’long face.’
Movie Suggestion 🎥
- “Inside Out” (2015): Watch as Sadness takes the driving seat (or memory orbs) of the protagonist’s emotive journey.
Song Pick 🎶
- “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin: An antidote to even the longest of faces, mellifluously reminding you there’s no need to frown.
### Which of these idioms mean to look sad or dissatisfied?
- [x] To pull a long face
- [ ] To flip your lid
- [ ] To catch some Zs
- [ ] To hit the sack
> **Explanation:** "To pull a long face" is synonymous with looking sad or dissatisfied. The others represent very different expressions.
### What is the opposite of 'having a long face'?
- [ ] Looking grumpy
- [x] Wearing a smile
- [ ] Feeling under the weather
- [ ] Crying your eyes out
> **Explanation:** "Wearing a smile" is the direct opposite. It's all about the happy vibes!
### True or False: "Down in the dumps" and "pull a long face" are similar expressions
- [x] True
- [ ] False
> **Explanation:** Both expressions neatly encapsulate feeling sad or downhearted.
“While the face might be long, remember: there’s always something beautiful just around the corner ready to lift those spirits.”
Yours linguistically,
Mona Lynguist
