wipe the smile off someone's face

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Definition

  1. To suddenly make someone who is pleased with themselves become unhappy or less confident.

    • The smile was wiped off his face when he learned he hadn't been chosen as team captain.

    • She was so proud of winning the race, but the smile was wiped off her face when she was accused of cheating.

    • He was smirking at first, but the smile was wiped off his face when the teacher announced his grades.