put out of countenance
Example Sentences
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You sing a sad song," said Robin; "and I, who am happy, am put out of countenance by it.
From Robin Hood by Wyeth, N. C. (Newell Convers)
The old Judge looked at him, quite put out of countenance.
From The Chief Justice A Novel by Franzos, Karl Emil
Yet the autumn, too, has its delicate blooms, though they are overshadowed and, as it were, put out of countenance by the coarser growths which must be said to characterize the harvest season.
From The Foot-path Way by Torrey, Bradford
Charles was facetious, and was not to be put out of countenance for such a trifle.
From Jonathan and His Continent Rambles Through American Society by Allyn, Jack
After the way Charley had acted he had no scruples in doing so; he would not have been at all put out of countenance had Charley come in.
From The Deaves Affair by Footner, Hulbert
