Why the long face?

为什么不开心?

Learning English Conversations

2012-05-28

3 分钟
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In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase Why the long face?
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  • We speak hi, I'm Jennifer and I'm waiting for Helen.

  • I did see her in the corridor earlier and she was looking a bit unhappy.

  • Wait.

  • Here she is.

  • Hi, Helen.

  • Hi, Jen.

  • What's the matter, Helen?

  • Why the long face?

  • What's wrong with my face?

  • Nothing's wrong with your face, except that it looks a bit upset.

  • But you just said I've got a long face.

  • No, what I said was, you think.

  • I've got a strange face.

  • I knew I shouldn't have worn my hair like this today.

  • No, I asked you, why the long face?

  • Is it my nose?

  • Is it too big?

  • Or maybe my chin is the wrong shape.