to momentarily raise one's shoulders to express indifference
Grammatical Information:
to quickly open and close one eye as a sign of affection or to indicate something is a secret or a joke
Grammatical Information:
to smile widely in a way that displays the teeth
Grammatical Information:
to make a quick and involuntary movement in response to a surprise, pain, or fear
Grammatical Information:
to gently touch or stroke with the hand, usually as a gesture of affection or reassurance
Grammatical Information:
to greet someone with a gesture or expression, often indicating respect or friendliness
Grammatical Information:
to laugh quietly and with closed lips
Grammatical Information:
to twist our face in an ugly way because of pain, strong dislike, etc., or when trying to be funny
Grammatical Information:
to lift a glass filled with a beverage, often as a gesture of celebration, honor, or well-wishing
to use body language in order to pretend one is confident, brave, etc.
to convey meaning or emphasize ideas through physical gestures or movements
to alter one's facial expression in response to someone or something, often to convey emotions such as dislike, disgust, or mockery
The idiom "make a face at somebody or something" comes from the natural act of twisting or changing one's facial expressions to show dislike, displeasure, or amusement. It originated from the observation that people often use their faces to communicate their feelings or reactions. This idiom is commonly used in informal settings to describe the act of distorting one's face to convey a negative or humorous reaction towards someone or something. It can be used to express disapproval, annoyance, or mockery towards a person, object, or situation.
to gently push or prod someone or something, often to get attention or suggest a course of action
Grammatical Information:
Congratulations! !
You learned 16 words from Expressing Body Language and Gestures. To improve learning and review vocabulary, start practicing.
Review
Flashcards
Spelling
Quiz
