poker face

The term "poker face" originates from the card game poker, where players use a neutral expression to hide their hand's value.

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Definition

B2General

(common)A facial expression that does not reveal any emotions or thoughts.

Example

  • She maintained a poker face throughout the meeting, giving nothing away.

B2Card Games

(specific)An expression used by players to hide their emotions and intentions during a poker game.

Example

  • He had a perfect poker face, making it impossible to tell if he had a good hand.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "poker face":

game faceface card