poker face - idiom meaning?

Question

What is the meaning of "poker face" idiom?

Answer 1

Gerund Form of the Idiom:

Putting on a poker face can be a useful tactic during negotiations.
 

Answer 2

Idiom Usage:

Poker face can be used formally or informally

 

Answer 3

 

Idiom Scenario 3:

poker face  

Answer 4

Idiom Scenario 2:

A friend is teaching another friend to play the card game of poker ...

Friend 1: One of the best strategies for playing good poker is not to let the other players know when you are holding really good cards.
Friend 2:  And how do I do that?
Friend 1:  Your face must remain expressionless.  You cannot show any emotion whether you have good cards or bad.  It is especially important to have a good poker face when you are bluffing.
Friend 2:  Bluffing?
Friend 1: Bluffing is when you have bad cards but are betting as if you have really good cards.
Friend 2:  Got it.  Show no emotion.

Answer 5

Idiom Scenario 1:

A lawyer is talking with a client before a deposition...

Lawyer: Opposing counsel will try and get you to react.  I need you to remain calm and show no emotion no matter what is said, OK?
Client:  That could be difficult.
Lawyer:  But you cannot react and you cannot show any emotion.  Opposing counsel will use it against you.  You must put on your best poker face.
Client:  I'll do my best.

Answer 6

Idiom Definition:

"poker face"

a completely neutral facial expression which shows no emotion

Synonyms: ambiguous, blank, cool, deadpan, detached, enigmatic, impenetrable, inscrutable, mask, nonemotional, reserved, secret, unemotional, unreadable