English Dictionary

game face

名詞

慣用表現

(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.

日本語の意味

挑戦や困難に直面する準備ができた、または向かおうとしている際に見せる、覚悟を決めた表情。 / 過酷な状況や嫌な仕事に取り組む際の、真剣な意志や決意を象徴する表情。 / 自分の本領発揮に向けた集中力と戦闘態勢を体現するような表情。

Before stepping onto the field, Jenna put on her game face and blocked out everything else.

試合に出る前、ジェナは覚悟の表情を作り、他のことをすべて遮断した。

意味（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.

意味（2）

(idiomatic) A facial expression used to prevent giving away one's emotions.

game faces （ plural ）