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game face

idiom

The expression of one who is prepared for or is facing a lot of difficult and/or undesirable work, especially when it is imminent.


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  1. 01

    away game

    An athletic contest played away from the team's home field.

  2. 02

    back in the game

    Having recovered from a disadvantageous position.

  3. 03

    bash someone's face in

    To beat someone violently.

  4. 04

    blame game

    A situation in which people attempt to blame others rather than trying to resolve a problem.

  5. 05

    blow up in one's face

    To fail disastrously.

  6. 06

    Boat

    [Cockney slang]face

    via boat race

  7. 07

    break someone's face

    To beat up someone violently.

  8. 08

    butter face

    Alternative form of butterface.

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