English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "wipe that sad look off your face" Mean?

Learn what "wipe that sad look off your face" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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Oh Em, wipe that sad look off your face.

It means the speaker wants the other person to stop looking upset or miserable.

From The Crown, Episode 37

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone orders another person to stop looking unhappy.

Usage Scenario

Use this to tell someone to cheer up, but it can sound rude or insensitive. It is much harsher than a gentle encouraging phrase.

Better ways to say it

1
Wipe that sad look off your face.
2
Cheer up.
3
Don't look so sad.

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