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Face:Cheeks, chin, mouth, lips, ears

Face:

1. The front part of the head between the forehead and the chin.2. An expression that is shown on sbs face: A sad / happy / smiling face.3. (In adjectives) having the type of face or expression mentioned: Pale-

faced grim-faced.

The face of the human being may be:

Oval round thin long - square rectangular heart or diamond-shape (only female) baby face - heart-shaped face (for females)triangular face - horsey face - hideous face- emaciated face (illness orlack of food)- pear-shaped face- Gaunt (because of illness or

hunger ):Hunger had made her face gaunt and grey.

Notes:A triangular face , for example, is called a fire-face. A square face is knownas a wall face, while one which is diamond is a jade-face. There are evenbucket-faces. Expressions and idioms containing the word face:

1-Disappear / vanish off the face of the earth to disappear completely:Keep lookingthey cant just have vanished off the face of the earth.

2-Sbs face doesnt fit : Used to say that sb will not get a particular job or

position because they do not have the appearance, personality, etc. that theemployer wants, even when this should not be important: It doesnt matterhow qualified you are, if your face doesnt fit, you dont stand a chance.

3-Pull / make faces / a face (at sb) to produce an expression on your faceto show that you do not like sb/sth or in order to make sb laugh: What are

youpulling a face at now? Do you think its funny to make faces behind my

back ? 4-Set your face against sb/sth (written, especially BrE) to bedetermined

to oppose sb/sth : Her father had set his face against the marriage.5-To lose face: Be humilliated, lose the respect of others. One of the worst

things that can happen to a political leader is for him to lose face/= to

save ones face (the opposite meaning)6-Whats his / her face (spoken) used to refer to a person whose name you

cannot remember: Are you still working for whats her face?7-Face the music (informal) to accept and deal with criticism or punishment

for sth you have done: The others all ran off, leaving me to face the music.(to assume responsibilities)

8-Fall flat on your faceTo fall over suddenly so that you are lying on your fronton

the ground, esp. In a way that makes you look funny: The last time I worehigh-

heeled shoes I fell flat on my face.9-To take sth. at face value to believe what someone says or what you read

without thinking that it may have another meaning: Everyone gets embarrasedif

their humorously intended remarks are taken at face value.10-Have egg on ones face(Inf) be seen as shown to be foolish: At themeeting

the chairman quoted last years sales figures by mistake and didnt even realizeit.

He certainly had an egg on his face!11-To laugh in sbdys face12-To slam the door in sbdys face13-A slap in the face14-Stare in the face(to be clearly in view) in connection with an object.Eg:

Where arethe keys?Here they rae staringme inthe face.


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15-Not know where to put my face /oneself: to feel embarrassed .Eg:When heasked

me if I was the person who danced so well at the party ,I didnt know where toput

myself.

Phrasal verbs containing the word face:1-Face sbdown:To oppose or beat sb by dealing with them directly and

confidently2-Face off (especially AmE) to start a game such as ice hockey: Both teams

areready to face off.

To get ready to argue, fight or compete with sb: The candidates are preparingto face off on TV tonight.

3-Face up to sth: To accept and deal with sth that is difficult or unpleasant:She had to face up to the fact that she would never walk again. You have toface up to your responsibilities.

4-Face sth. / sb.outTo oppose or deal with bravely: Everyone admired thewayshe faced out the opposition in the debate.

Mouth:

1-The opening in the face used for speaking, eating, etc.; the area inside thehead behind this opening.

2-A person considered only as sb who needs to be provided with food:Now there would be another mouth to feed.

3-~ (of sth) the entrance or opening of sth: The mouth of a cave / pit.4-The place where a river joins the sea: A number of industries sprang up

around the mouth of the river.5-(In adjectives) having the type or shape of mouth mentioned:A wide-mouthed old woman A narrow-mouthed cave

6-(In adjectives) having a particular way of speaking: A rather crude-mouthedindividual.

The mouth of the human being may be:

Mean appealing generous wide small large curving up straight-curved

Notes:

Mean: (- connotation)Not generousAppealing: AttractiveGenerous: larger, kinder than usualCurving-up: (adj) In the shape of a curve upwards.Straight: Not bent or curved.

Expressions and idioms containing the word mouth:

1-Be all mouth (informal) if you say sb is all mouth, you mean that they talka lot about doing sth, but are, in fact, not brave enough to do it.

2-Down in the mouth: Unhappy and depressed3-Keep your mouth shut (informal) to not talk about sth to sb because it isa secret or because it will upset or annoy them: Ive warned them to keeptheir mouths shut about this.

4-Out of the mouths of babes (and sucklings) (saying) used when asmall

child has just said sth that seems very wise or clever.5-(from) hand to mouth with only enough money to live on and nothing for

the future: Living from hand to mouth A hand-to-mouth existence.To live from hand to mouth

6-Put ones money where ones mouth is (inf) (often humorous) tosupport

ones views with practical proof: You say you are on the side ofthe workers: Why dont you put your money where your mouth is and supportthe strike ?


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7-Shoot ones mouth off (inf) to talk loudly and foolishly about what onedoesnt know about or should not talk about.

8-Take words out of someones mouth to say something that someoneelse

was going to say before they have had the time or a chance to speak.These expressions are more common:

To have ones mouth in one s heart (to express fear)To make sbdys mouth water :(of food) when it looks or smells extremelydelicious: The sight of that chocolate cake made my mouth water ( se me haceagua la boca)To be born with a silver spoon in his mouth : to be born in a rich family (nacien cuna de oro)To put ones head in the lions mouthTo leave a nasty taste in ones mouth : (dejar un sabor amargo)

Phrasal verbs containing the word mouth:

Mouth off (at / about sth) (informal) to talk or complain loudly about sth.Lips:

1-[C] either of the two soft edges at the opening to the mouth.2-(-lipped) (in adjectives) having the type of lips mentioned: thin-lipped3-[C] ~ (of sth) the edge of a container or a hollow place in the ground:

He ran his finger around the lip of the cup. Lava bubbled a few feet belowthe lip of the crater.

4-[U] (informal) words spoken to sb that are rude and show a lack of respect forthat person.

The lips of the human being may be:

Full fleshy thick thin sensual cracked cherry

Notes:

Full: (adj) Large and round. Full breasts, lips.Fleshy: (adj) Having much flesh, fat.Thick: (adj) Having larger than average.Cracked: amaged with lines in its surface but not completely broken: Acrackedmirror / mug She passed her tongue over her cracked lips and tried to

speak.Cherry: Of a bright red colour.

Expressions and idioms containing the word lips:

1- Lick / smack your lips to move your tongue over your lips, especiallybefore

eating sth good. (informal) to show that you are excited about sth and want it to happen

soon: They were licking their lips at the thought of clinching the deal.2- My lips are sealed used to say that you will not repeat sbs secret to other

people. (I wont reveal the secret) Soy una tumba

3- On everyones lips if sth is on everyones lips, they are all talking about itmore at. The rumour of her wedding is ..........4- Button ones lips(slang)To keep silent.5- To purse ones lips showing determination also showing disapproval and

suspicion.

Cheeks

1-[C] either side of the face below the eyes: Chubby / rosy / pink cheeks He kissed her on both cheeks. Couples were dancing cheek to cheek.

2-(-cheeked) (in adjectives) having the type of cheeks mentioned: Chubby-cheeked.3-[C] (informal) either of the BUTTOCKS.4-[U, sing.] (BrE) talk or behaviour that people think is annoying, rude or lacking in


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respect: What a cheek! He had the cheek to ask his ex-girlfriend to babysit forthem.5-Verb (BrE, informal) to speak to sb in a rude way that shows a lack of respect:

Dont cheek your mother, Sam!6-Cheeky (BrE, especially spoken) rude in an amusing or an annoying way:

You cheeky monkey! a cheeky grin Youre getting far too cheeky !

The cheeks of the human being may be:

Hollow sunken high rosy pink bony - chubby

Notes:

Hollowsinking deeply into the face: Hollow-eyed from lack of sleep.Sunken (of eyes or cheeks) hollow and falling inwards as a result ofdisease, hunger or age: His eyes were dark and sunken.Rosy (esp. Of the human skin) pink and healthy -looking.Bonyvery thin so that the bones can be seen under the skin.Chubby(esp. Of children and young adults) pleasantly fat.

Expressions and idioms containing the word cheeks

1-Cheek by jowl (with sb/sth) very close to sb/sth: The guests, packedcheek

by jowl, parted as he entered.2-Turn the other cheekto make a deliberate decision to remain calm andnot to

act in an aggressive way when sb has hurt you or made you angry more at.3-With (ones) tongue in (ones) cheek (coll) Saying something that onedoes

not seriously mean or saying the opposite of what one really means esp. as ajoke. Also as an adjective: A tongue-in-cheek reply.

Chin

1- The part of the face below the mouth and above the neck:

The chin of the human being may be:

Pointed cleft chin (like Michael Douglas chin) double chin (papada) sunken receding protuding prominent weak strong square.

Notes:

Cleft(noun) a natural opening or crack, for example in the ground or in rock,or in a persons chin.Sunken (of eyes or cheeks)hollow and falling inwards as a result of disease,hunger or age.Receding sloping backwards towards the neck.Protuding sticking out from surface

Expressions and idioms containing the word chin:

1-(keep your) chin up (spoken) used to tell sb to try to stay cheerful eventhough they are in a difficult or unpleasant situation: Chin up! Only twoexams left.

2-Take sth on the chin (informal) to accept a difficult or unpleasantsituation

without complaining, trying to make excuses, etc: In this business, youhave

to learn to take criticism on the chin.3-Chin up = Cheer up

Ears


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1-[C] Either of the organs on the sides of the head that you hear with.2-(-eared) (in adjectives)having the type of ears mentioned: A long-earedowl.3-[sing.]An ability to recognize and copy sounds well: She has always had anear

for languages.4-[C] The top part of a grain plant, such as wheat, that contains the seeds:

ears of corn.

The ears of the human being may be:

Wide large lober no lobes sticking out pointed small

Expressions and idioms containing the word ears:

1-Be all ears (informal) to be waiting with interest to hear what sb has to

say: Do you know what he said? Go onIm all ears.2-Be out on your ear (informal) to be forced to leave (a job, etc.) To bedismissed3-Be up to your ears in sth to have a lot of sth to deal with: Were up toour

ears in work. or to be up to ones neck /eyeballs in work4-Sth comes to / reaches sbs ears somebody hears about sth, especiallywhen

other people already know about it: News of his affair eventually reachedher

ears.

5-Sbs ears are burning a person thinks that other people are talking aboutthem, especially in an unkind way: I bumped into your ex-wife last night. Ithought I could feel my ears burning!

6-Sbs ears are flapping (BrE, informal) a person is trying to listen to sbelses

conversation.7-Go in one ear and out the other (informal) (of information, etc.) to be

forgotten quickly: Everything I tell them just goes in one ear and out theother.8-Have sbs ear | have the ear of sb to be able to give sb advice, influence

them, etc. because they trust you: He had the ear of the monarch.9-Keep / have an / your ear to the ground to make sure that you always

findout about the most recent developments in a particular situation: The agenthad no suitable properties on his books but promised to keep an ear to theground for us.

10-Shut / close your ears to sth to refuse to listen to sth:She decided toshut

her ears to all the rumours.


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