look as if one has lost a shilling and found sixpence

Etymology
A shilling was worth 12 pence, so this would represent a loss of money.

Verb

 * 1)  To look annoyed or displeased.

Usage notes

 * Various similar forms exist, e.g. "as if" may be "as though" or "like", and "a shilling" may be "a bob" or "half a crown".