Sentence examples for game face from inspiring English sources
"game face" is a correct and commonly used phrase in written English.
It is often used in sports or competitive situations to describe the serious, determined expression a person puts on when they are about to compete. It can also be used more generally to refer to a serious or determined attitude when facing a challenge. Example: Despite being down by three points, the team put on their game faces and came back to win the championship.
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game face
noun
The expression of one who is prepared for or is facing a lot of difficult and/or undesirable work, especially when it is imminent.
- The editor told his star reporter to put his game face on, because he was going to cover a potentially hours-long city council meeting where they were going to discuss the controversial issue and tempers were expected to flare.
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