make faces (at someone)

make faces (at someone)
make a face (at someone) & make faces (at someone)
1. to show a funny or distorted expression to someone in ridicule. •

Mother, Billy made a face at me!

The teacher sent Jane to the principal for making a face in class.

2. to attempt to communicate to someone through facial gestures, usually an attempt to say “no” or “stop.” •

I started to tell John where I was last night, but Bill made a face so I didn't.

John made a face at me as I was testifying, so I avoided telling everything.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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