Micro Expression

Synonyms of micro expression

• facial cue
• subtle expression
• mini expression

Antonyms of micro expression

• macro expression
• overt expression
• clear expression

Collocations of micro expression

facial expression

Frequency: 70 %

Her micro expression revealed a subtle facial expression of fear.

emotional response

Frequency: 60 %

His micro expression conveyed a strong emotional response to the news.

body language

Frequency: 50 %

The micro expression on her face contradicted her body language.

nonverbal communication

Frequency: 45 %

Micro expressions are a form of nonverbal communication.

subconscious reaction

Frequency: 40 %

His micro expression was a subconscious reaction to the mention of his ex.

Idiomatic Expressions for micro expression

• Phrase: control your micro expressions
  Meaning: to consciously manage and control the subtle facial expressions that may betray one's true feelings
  Usage: During the negotiation, she had to control her micro expressions to not give away her excitement.