It also means that you cant be forced out of a pot because of insufficient funds. These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'poker face.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Most public poker games are played 'table-stakes', which means that you cant reach into your pocket for more money during the play of a hand. Leo will do what he wants, when he wants, whether people around. 2023 Vanessa Hudgens is giving her best poker face. LEO (July 23 - August 22) Leo doesn’t believe in hiding his emotions, either, but not because he hopes to make friends that way. 2020 Always had a poker face, never got her emotions involved, which is the total opposite of me. Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 June 2023 Tip: Use your poker face! - Anne Nickoloff, cleveland, 14 Nov. WSJ, 27 July 2023 The powerful executive could have easily kept a poker face and distanced himself from The Flash considering it was made by the previous regime. 2023 Kaley Cuoco is putting on her poker face for Tom Pelphrey! - Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 29 July 2023 No wonder the market isn't impressed by his poker face. Recent Examples on the Web Galitzine is a deft impersonator, with an old-school style of music-hall precision, and Cruz conceals secrets with a wry poker face, in the manner of Aubrey Plaza.