Congratulations for reaching Year 4 of your English Studies. For Year 4 American English vocabulary, we will work on American English idioms as well as short videos explaining a term heard in a movie.
- Directions: Click on the link below to learn 3 American English Idioms
BITE OFF MORE THAN (ONE) CAN CHEW, BITE THE BULLET, and BITE THE DUST: American English Idioms #17
- Directions: Watch the video below to learn a new English vocabulary term
4.17.1: American English Vocabulary
” English @ the movies, ” Poker Face”
As I understand the meaning of,’ poker face’ is an expression on someone’s face that does not show what they are thinking or feeling. Poker-face, (noun as in expressionless face) weak match’s deadpan expressions.
For example, I can never have a poker face, anybody looking at me can tell exactly what I am thinking.
My usually poker-faced boss gave me a big smile when he told me about my promotion.