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What Does "then why the long face" Mean?
Learn what "then why the long face" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Then why the long face?
It is a casual way to ask why someone looks sad, upset, or worried.
From The Dumb Billionaire Heiress In Love Part I, Episode 20
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone asks another person why they look so unhappy or serious.
Usage Scenario
Use it with friends in informal speech. It can sound rude or mocking if the other person is clearly upset.
Better ways to say it
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Why the long face?
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What's with the long face?
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Why do you look so down?
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