Question

What is the correct way to write this phrase?

a down in the mouth look on his face
a down-in-the-mouth look on his face

Answer 1

a down-in-the-mouth look on his face

Step-by-step explanation:

The phrase is used to describe a person who is feeling down and is depressed/ sad/ distressed. The correct way to write it according to english grammar is "a down-in-the-mouth look on his face"

Answer 2

A-down-in-the-mouth look on his face.

Step-by-step explanation:

Down in the mouth means depressed/unhappy/discouraged.