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Slang term poker face came from a card game of poker, where success often depends not only on the cards in hand, but also on the ability to control emotions. «Poker face» — is a complete lack of reaction when the player hides joy from a winning combination or disappointment from bad cards.
Over time, this expression expanded beyond casinos and became popular in everyday English. In slang poker face means the ability to remain calm and impenetrable even in the most tense or funny situations. For example, when someone tells a joke and you sit without a single smile — that's what it is poker face.
In culture, the expression gained additional popularity after the release of the hit Lady Gaga «Poker Face», and now it is often associated not only with the game, but also with the way of self-presentation — hiding real thoughts and intentions.
Phrases convey similar meanings in the Ukrainian language «stone face», «do not submit the form» chi «stay cold».
So, poker face <TAG1> is a metaphor for emotional restraint, which has become a universal expression for describing people who know how to control their reactions.
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