make a long face

I wish somebody would tear one of my eyes out, so that I shouldn't have to be a parson, and sit behind a parcel of books and make a long face while other people are enjoying themselves.

Gabriele thought it was quite worth while to think about it, and did not doubt but that means might be found, some time or other, to make the gentleman printer make a long face about it.

Oh, Worry, you and Mac always make a long face over things.

I must say you are the only young member of the family—you were the only one who did not make a long face when I spoke of my love for that rogue.