A neutral or serious facial expression, as displayed by a sports player or gambler.
‘In the midst of all the broadcasts, I started anticipating commercials like the ones featuring NCAA players with game faces who advertise March Madness with declarations like ‘Win or go home.’’
‘He is one of few coaches who shows a bit of his game face when examining quarterbacks and offensive play calls.’
‘They were getting their game faces on, wearing their lucky hats and lucky jerseys.’
‘He makes silly mistakes such as roughness penalties and sings and dances in pregame warmups instead of getting his game face on.’
‘Behind the friendly smiles during autograph/practice sessions aimless banter with fans during pro-am events, and the all-important game faces during competition, there has always been a sense of urgency for the pros.’
‘Everyone got their game faces on and we started playing.’
‘I think all of these upper level horses have a routine and it normally requires a run or two before they start to stack the cards and get their game faces on.’
‘I tell kids, or adults who have their game faces on for contests, that they should just have a good time with it.’
‘They all have their game faces on.’
‘Level at 7,000 feet, we really had to put the game faces on and work as a team.’
‘I told him he didn't need to have his game face on quite yet.’
‘‘On the way to the course, I get my game face on,’ she says.’
‘‘He loves this course and he had his game face on today,’ said the winning jockey who rode three winners on the card.’
‘She had her game face on, and she was ready to fight.’
‘I mean, it seems like a good idea, but all you can do is bring your game face.’
‘The brief wasn't my finest hour, but, when I showed up for the flight, my game face was on.’
‘He has the command, grit and game face of a 10-year veteran.’
‘For me in this situation, it might be a little extra mental because, obviously, coming into this, not having driven for a while, you got to get your game face on.’
‘His heart was racing but on the outside he had his game face on.’
‘But as far as when you punch in to go to work you've just got to put that game face on.’
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