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Poker face
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pokerface, onbewogen gezicht
a facial expression that does not reveal a person's feelings or thoughts
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "poker face" and when to use it?
The idiom "poker face" originated from the world of poker, a card game where players attempt to conceal their emotions and maintain a neutral facial expression to avoid giving away their hand or intentions. The phrase is used to signify the ability to keep a calm and composed demeanor, showing no visible signs of one's thoughts, feelings, or intentions.
Example
Despite the pressure, he maintained a poker face during the negotiation, never revealing his excitement or desperation.
Ondanks de druk hield hij een pokerface, onbewogen gezicht tijdens de onderhandeling, zonder ooit zijn enthousiasme of wanhoop te tonen.
The detective 's poker face made it difficult for the suspect to gauge whether they had any incriminating evidence against them.
De pokerface van de detective maakte het moeilijk voor de verdachte om in te schatten of ze enig belastend bewijs tegen hen hadden.
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