Poker Face (Noun)
Meaning
A face without any interpretable expression (as that of a good poker player).
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- As he gave the bad news to his employees, the manager maintained a poker face to avoid showing any empathy.
- Her poker face disguised the fear that was gripping her, and she stepped into the dark room with a steady pace.
- The detective studied the suspect's poker face, trying to figure out what she was hiding.
- During the negotiations, the businessman put on a poker face to pressure his opponents into agreeing to his terms.
- Throughout the meeting, the new employee kept a poker face, revealing nothing about her true thoughts on the company's proposal.