🌟 Long Face 🌟
Ever had someone tell you to “wipe that long face off”? Well, they’re not suggesting an instant face-lift but hinting that your frown has grown so long it’s pretty much touching your chin.
Definition:
“A long face” - Looking visibly sad, disappointed, or upset. Imagine a literal elongated face sagging with sadness; oh, the dramatics!
Synonyms:
- Glum look
- Droopy expression
- Sad face
- Sullen mood
Antonyms:
- A beaming smile- Smiling from ear to ear, looking impossibly cheerful.
- Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed - Enthusiastic and excited.
- Grinning like a Cheshire cat - Overjoyed with an unmistakable, wide grin.
Related Expressions:
- Down in the dumps: Feeling very sad, lacking cheer.
- On cloud nine: Extremely happy and ecstatic — the precise opposite of a long face!
- In the doldrums: Being depressed or in low spirits, a fitting cousin of our dear idiom.
Humor-Filled Quote:
“Your face is longer than my grocery list—and that’s saying something!”
Proverbs and References:
- “Every cloud has a silver lining” – Because every sad long-faced moment can eventually turn into a happy one.
- “Turn that frown upside down!” – Classic advice for anyone currently sporting a long face.
Literature & Song:
- Books: “The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy & Other Stories” by Tim Burton; a collection fit for those with a naturally long face.
- Songs: “Fix You” by Coldplay – a go-to track for remedying that long face of yours!
- Poetry: “We Wear the Mask” by Paul Laurence Dunbar – a contemplation on the facades we wear.
Suggest Movies:
- Inside Out: Pixar’s blockbuster that reminds us why it’s okay to feel all emotions, long face included.
- Forrest Gump: Because “Life is like a box of chocolates”, sometimes your chocolate can turn your smile into a long face!
Quiz 📝:
### Which of these sayings means looking sad?
- [x] A long face
- [ ] A wide grin
- [ ] Eyes like stars
- [ ] Cheeks like cherries
> **Explanation:** Having "a long face" means looking sad, opposed to the other expressions which signify happiness or beauty.
### Which famous movie character is often seen with a long face when reminiscing about life's sorrows?
- [ ] Tony Stark
- [ ] Shrek
- [x] Eeyore
- [ ] Gandalf
> **Explanation:** Eeyore, from Winnie-the-Pooh, is known for his consistently downbeat and gloomy demeanor.
### True or False: The idiom 'a long face' originated from ancient sculptures of sad knights.
- [ ] True
- [x] False
> **Explanation:** While it would be colorful history, the idiom simply comes from the visage of lengthened expressions mimicking disappointment or sadness.
Farewell Thought:
“Sometimes, the zest of life can be found not just in our happiest moments but in the quiet, introspective ones when we dare to wear a long face.” Truer words have never been wrinkled out!
