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Poker face
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خاموش چہرہ, بے تاثّر چہرہ
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.
دباؤ کے باوجود، اس نے مذاکرات کے دوران خاموش چہرہ برقرار رکھا، کبھی بھی اپنی دلچسپی یا مایوسی کو ظاہر نہیں کیا۔
The detective 's poker face made it difficult for the suspect to gauge whether they had any incriminating evidence against them.
تفتیشی کا خاموش چہرہ مشتبہ کے لیے یہ جانچنا مشکل بنا دیتا ہے کہ آیا ان کے خلاف کوئی الزام عائد کرنے والا ثبوت موجود ہے۔
