have a long face

have a long face

To have a facial expression denoting sadness. Jill had such a long face yesterday after she learned that she failed her exam. Hey, kiddo, is something bothering you? You seem to have a long face.
See also: face, have, long
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • a long face
  • a long face, to wear/draw/pull
  • a turn of phrase
  • a mystery to (one)
  • (one) can whistle for it
  • appear to
  • able to do
  • able to do it
  • a change of heart
  • a shoulder to cry on