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poker face
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poker face
(noun)
poker face
noun
plural
poker faces
poker face
noun
plural
poker faces
Britannica Dictionary definition of POKER FACE
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an expression on your face that does not show your thoughts or feelings
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usually singular
She maintained her
poker face
even after she heard the bad news.
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— poker–faced
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ˈ
poʊkɚˌfeɪst/
adjective
Her usually
poker-faced
boss gave her a big smile when he told her she was being promoted.
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