Poker Face

Poker Face

Welcome to English in a Minute!

There is a good chance you have heard this Lady Gaga song:

P-p-p-poker face, p-p-poker face, p-p-poker face, p-p-poker face

What is Lady Gaga singing about?

This conversation will help you understand the phrase:

I am having a hard time knowing what Jane is feeling.

I get what you mean.

She has such a poker face!

She never shows her emotions.

A poker face is one without expression or emotion.

The saying comes from the card game, poker, where the players don’t show any reaction to the cards they are dealt.

Some times people use poker faces when negotiating a business deal.

They want to look strong, and not give away emotions.

And that’s English in a Minute!