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showing that you are not paying attention to what is happening because you are thinking about something else
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showing that you are not paying attention to what is happening because you are thinking about something else
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downcast eyes are looking downwards, especially because you are sad, embarrassed, or shy
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a dreamy look, expression etc shows that you are thinking about something pleasant rather than paying attention
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if a feeling is etched on someone’s face, their expression shows clearly what they are feeling
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a mischievous look or expression shows that you enjoy having fun by causing trouble
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a pitying expression shows that you feel pity for someone, but sometimes also that shows you do not think they deserve respect
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if you say something pleadingly, or if you look at someone pleadingly, your voice or expression shows that you want something very much
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showing that you are confused or surprised by something, and perhaps that you think it is rather strange and funny
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a roguish expression suggests that someone is likely to do something that is wrong but not harmful
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a sardonic smile, expression, or comment shows a lack of respect for what someone else has said or done
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a set smile or expression does not change, and often hides what someone is really thinking
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a sly smile, look, or remark shows that the person doing it knows something that other people do not know
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used about something such as a voice or expression that shows someone is nervous or angry
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someone who is tight-lipped has their lips pressed tightly together because they are annoyed about something or they do not approve of it
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if someone’s face, eyes, or expression are unreadable, you cannot guess what they are thinking
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with an expression that shows that you are very surprised, frightened, or impressed
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a withering look, expression, or remark deliberately makes you feel silly or embarrassed
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showing that you think something is funny but not very pleasant, often by the expression on your face
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used for saying that someone’s face has a particular expression
if someone has a straight face, they look serious even though they are saying something funny or are in a funny situation
a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence
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a mineral which is mined in a place where there is armed conflict, and sold to help pay for weapons
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