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poker face

noun

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  1. An impassive facial expression cultivated to prevent other players from determining…

    An impassive facial expression cultivated to prevent other players from determining whether one's actions in the game are the result of a quality hand, or of bluffing.

    • Though he thought he had a perfect poker face, he had a number of tells his opponents soon learned.

  2. Any similar expression used to prevent giving away one's motives, feelings, or situation.

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