game face

noun — 2 senses

game face

noun
1

Idiomatic 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.
2

Idiomatic A facial expression used to prevent giving away one's emotions.

Related terms
poker face

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