idiom
keep a straight face
KEEP ah STRAYT FAYS
kiːp ə streɪt feɪsListen
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Syllable breakdown
keepastraightface
Dictionary meaning
To maintain a serious expression without laughing.
Examples
- It was hard to keep a straight face during the mock-serious presentation.
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