un’espressione

an expression

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an expression Often refers to the look on someone’s face; it can also mean a phrase or saying.
IT: Aveva un’espressione felice.
EN: She had a happy expression.

Dovevo avere un’espressione perplessa.

I must have looked puzzled.

Riuscì a mantenere un’espressione seria.

He managed to keep a straight face.

È un’espressione inglese.

It’s an English expression.

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Quando lo faceva, non riusciva a mantenere un’espressione seria.

When he did it, he couldn’t keep a straight face.