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Why the long face

UK//waɪ ði lɒŋ feɪs//US//waɪ ðə lɔŋ feɪs//

Significato di Why the long face

A question about why someone appears sad or upset.

In simple words: A phrase asking why someone looks sad or unhappy.

Why the long face in una frase

  • When I saw Tom at the party, I asked him, 'Why the long face?'
  • 'Why the long face?' she inquired after noticing his silence.
  • He always asks, 'Why the long face?' when he sees me looking down.
  • Seeing her friend upset, she said, 'Why the long face? Everything okay?'
  • After the bad news, his coworker gently asked, 'Why the long face?'

Come usare Why the long face

Used in casual conversation to lighten the mood or show concern. May not be appropriate in formal settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine a horse with a very long face looking sad.

Parole correlate

Collocations with Why the long face

  • have a long face
  • put on a long face
  • look like you have a long face

Synonyms for Why the long face

Common mistakes with Why the long face

  • Using it in very formal contexts where it's too casual.
  • Confusing it with other idioms about sadness.

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Domande frequenti su Why the long face

Cosa significa Why the long face?

A phrase asking why someone looks sad or unhappy.

Cosa significa Why the long face in italiano?

A phrase asking why someone looks sad or unhappy.

Qual è la definizione di Why the long face?

A question about why someone appears sad or upset.

Come si usa Why the long face in una frase?

When I saw Tom at the party, I asked him, 'Why the long face?'

Puoi fare un altro esempio di Why the long face?

'Why the long face?' she inquired after noticing his silence.

Quali sono i sinonimi di Why the long face?

Alcune alternative comuni sono What's wrong?, Why so glum?, Why the sadness?.

Quali parole si abbinano a Why the long face?

Si abbina spesso a have a long face, put on a long face, look like you have a long face.

Quali sono gli errori comuni con Why the long face?

Using it in very formal contexts where it's too casual. Confusing it with other idioms about sadness.

Come si pronuncia Why the long face?

US: //waɪ ðə lɔŋ feɪs//, UK: //waɪ ði lɒŋ feɪs//. Ascolta l'audio qui sopra per sentire la pronuncia madrelingua.

Quando dovrei usare Why the long face?

Used in casual conversation to lighten the mood or show concern. May not be appropriate in formal settings.