Not show your face Meaning in English
expression
ˈnɑt/ /ˈʃoʊ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈfeɪs
NAHT SHOW yur FACE
nˈɒt/ /ʃˈəʊ/ /jˈɔː/ /fˈeɪs
NOT SHOH yaw FACE
Definition
To avoid being seen or to stay away from a place or person, often because you feel embarrassed, afraid, or unwelcome.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly informal. Commonly used after someone avoids an event or person. Can show disapproval or joking frustration, e.g., 'You haven't shown your face all week.' Sometimes replaced with 'not turn up' or 'be a stranger.'
Spanish: no aparecer - no mostrar la caraPortuguese (BR): não aparecer - não dar as carasPortuguese (PT): não aparecer - não mostrar a caraChinese (Simplified): 不露面 - 不出现Chinese (Traditional): 不露面 - 不出現Hindi: मुँह न दिखाना - दिखाई न देनाArabic: لا تظهر وجهك - لا تأتيBengali: চেহারা না দেখাানো - উপস্থিত না হওয়াRussian: не показываться - не показывать своё лицоJapanese: 顔を出さないVietnamese: xuất hiện - ló mặtKorean: 얼굴을 안 비추다 - 모습을 드러내지 않다Turkish: görünmemek - ortalarda görünmemekUrdu: رخ نہ دکھانا - سامنے نہ آناIndonesian: tidak menampakkan diri - tidak muncul
Example Sentences
She was so embarrassed that she did not show her face at the party.
basic
Why did you not show your face at school today?
basic
He hasn't shown his face in the office all week.
basic
After what happened, she probably won't show her face around here again.
natural
Come on, don't be a stranger—show your face once in a while!
natural
If you don't show your face at the meeting, people will start to notice.
natural