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# a face for radio

phrase (idiom; joke)

«a face for radio» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

(joke, insulting) an ugly face — so the person should be heard on the radio, not seen on TV.

### In the lessons

A teasing joke, often said about yourself to be modest; UK, US, Australia; banter, chat, presenters' self-mockery.

### Examples

- I've got a face for radio, so I stay behind the camera.
- He's a great singer but, let's be honest, a face for radio.
- Presenter: «They gave me this job because I've got a face for radio.»
- Banter: «Nice photo — you've got a perfect face for radio.»
- She laughed: «A face for radio and a voice for silent films!»
- Chat: «Me on the school website? No thanks, I've got a face for radio.»

### Note

Stands for «ugly». Funny about yourself, rude about others. Not about radio work itself.