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poker face

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. An impassive facial expression cultivated to prevent other players from determining whether one's actions in the game are the result of a quality hand, or of bluffing.
  2. Any similar expression used to prevent giving away one's motives, feelings, or situation.

Equivalents

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Examples

“Though he thought he had a perfect poker face⟳, he had a number⟳ of tells his opponents soon learned.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

poker machine poker plant poker run pokerclack Pokerfaced pokerholic

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