Face
This full-page word search puzzle is themed. It hides 15 listed wordsAbout, Bearded, Bold, Egg On Your, Face To,
Funny, Hatchet, Human, Left, Long,
Open, Poker, Right, Straight, Type related to the general theme of Face in a large 22×20 letter grid. An additional 9 randomAstern, Attain, Dapper,
Exult, Grail, Saga,
Tenon, True, Whence and unlisted words are also hidden in the grid. The solution is provided.
Origins of Common "Face" Expressions
- Face the Music refers to performers in the 1850s having to face the audience while the band plays behind them
- Lose Face refers to protecting one's honor, from a Chinese idiom popularized in late-19th century England
- Egg on Your Face from the 1910s, refers to looking foolish after a mistake, like having food stuck on one's face
- Face Value originally a banking term from 1766, refers to the amount printed on the front of a bank note or bond
- Blue in the Face from the 1920s, unsuccessfully persuading an other until one's face becomes oxygen deprived
- Fly in the Face of from the 17th century, refers to a bold or foolhardy confrontation against common sense
- Long Face from the mid-18th century, refers to facial muscles drooping when becoming unhappy or disappointed
- About-Face from the 19th century, refers to the military command for soldiers to turn 180 degrees
- Put on a Brave Face from the 19th century, refers to masking one's true emotions of fear by acting confident
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