pull a long face

Meaning: To look sad, sulky or disappointed.

Language: English

Literally: (Already vivid in English)

Example: “Don't pull a long face; we'll go to the beach tomorrow.”

Category: Body & Senses

Origin: A drooping mouth and lowered eyes make the face look longer. The phrase is recorded from the 18th century.

Equivalents in other languages

rushed off one's feet — Extremely busy.
no pain, no gain — You must work hard or suffer to achieve something.
you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours — If you help me, I will help you.
thin-skinned — Easily offended or hurt by criticism.
right-hand man — Someone's most trusted and useful helper.
have a big mouth — To talk too much, especially about things that should be kept secret.

out of this world — Wonderful; extraordinarily good.
the pits — The worst; extremely bad.
the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence — Other people's situations always seem better than one's own.
every cloud has a silver lining — Something good can come out of any bad situation.
sleep on it — To delay a decision until the next day to think it over.
it'll all come out in the wash — Things will work out in the end.