不露声色 (bù lù shēng sè) — not betraying one's feelings or intentions; to maintain a composed, inscrutable demeanor
Definition
A four-character idiom meaning to keep a straight, unreadable face — to show no emotion or hint of one's true thoughts, even under pressure.
verb
not betraying one's feelings or intentionsto maintain a composedinscrutable demeanor
Examples
- 不露声色，。Tā tīng dào huài xiāo xi hòu yī rán bù lù shēng sè, ràng rén cāi bú tòu.He still showed no emotion after hearing the bad news, leaving everyone guessing.
- 不露声色。Tán pàn shí tā bù lù shēng sè dì tí chū le zì jǐ de tiáo jiàn.During the negotiation, she put forward her terms without revealing any feelings.
- ，不露声色，。Duì shǒu suī rán zháo jí, tā què bù lù shēng sè, wēi xiào yìng duì.Although his opponent was anxious, he showed no sign of it and responded with a smile.
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