2007-03-27 12:23:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It means a sad, frowning face. When you take it literally, when someone frowns, it actually gives us a longer face because our cheeks sag.
2007-03-27 12:29:33 · answer #1 · answered by jeny g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you hear someone saying "why the long face" they are simply asking why are you so sad? Don't be sad though. I think it is really wonderful that you ask questions so that you can learn new things. Take care
2007-03-28 11:23:37 · answer #2 · answered by carly071 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being melancholy or sad. I guess because frowning pulls your muscles down and usually you associate sadness with looking down, which makes your face look long.
2007-03-27 19:30:14 · answer #3 · answered by Princess of the Realm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a horse goes into a bar and the barman say "why the long face?"
2007-03-27 20:22:43 · answer #4 · answered by vikingbonesuk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means being sad.
2007-03-27 20:14:49 · answer #5 · answered by Lin s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋