Meaning of the word "wipe the smile off someone's face" in English
What does "wipe the smile off someone's face" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
wipe the smile off someone's face
US /waɪp ðə smaɪl ɔf ˈsʌm.wʌnz feɪs/
UK /waɪp ðə smaɪl ɔf ˈsʌm.wʌnz feɪs/
Idiom
1.
to make someone stop feeling happy or confident, often by doing something unpleasant or by revealing an unpleasant truth
Example:
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Winning the championship will really wipe the smile off their face.
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The bad news quickly wiped the smile off her face.
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