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Academic English #41. Be written all over one’s face: to show clearly on one’s face

New Hair Institute · 김진오의 뉴헤어 프로젝트 · August 6, 2025

‘Be written all over one’s face’ means that emotions or thoughts are clearly shown on one’s face. This is an expression you can use when describing the reactions of an audience or...

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Clinic: New Hair Institute

Original post date: August 6, 2025

Translated at: April 25, 2026 at 8:21 AM

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‘Be written all over one’s face’ means that emotions or thoughts are clearly shown on one’s face.

This is an expression you can use when describing the reactions of an audience or panel during an academic presentation.

Academic English #41. Be written all over one’s face: to show clearly on one’s face image 1

Three example sentences

  • When we presented the adverse-event data, the concern was written all over their faces. → When we presented the adverse‑event data, the concern was written all over their faces.​

  • As the new findings were announced, the surprise was written all over the committee’s faces. → As the new findings were announced, the surprise was written all over the committee’s faces.

  • When that graph was shown, the delight was written all over his face. → When that graph was shown, the delight was written all over his face.

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