Down in the mouth
English Idiom
Meaning: Feeling very sad or dejected, often visibly so. It's like you're so unhappy that it shows on your face, particularly around your mouth.
Origin: The phrase 'down in the mouth' dates back to the 17th century. Its origin is rooted in the idea that when someone is unhappy, their mouth naturally droops downward, reflecting their inner sorrow. This visual representation of sadness became a common way to describe someone's emotional state.
Examples
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After hearing the disappointing news, Maria was visibly down in the mouth.
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You could tell by his expression that he was down in the mouth after failing the exam.
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Despite the festive atmosphere, John seemed a bit down in the mouth all evening.
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When her vacation was canceled, she walked around the office looking down in the mouth.
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Seeing his beloved dog in pain left him feeling down in the mouth for days.
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She tried to hide it, but her eyes revealed she was down in the mouth after the breakup.
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The team's loss left the fans down in the mouth as they exited the stadium.
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Even though he won an award, he couldn’t shake the down in the mouth feeling after the argument.
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Her down in the mouth demeanor suggested she was dealing with something serious.
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The gray, rainy weather made everyone feel a bit down in the mouth.
