straight face

See also: straightface

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  • IPA(key): /ˌstɹeɪt ˈfeɪs/
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Noun

straight face (plural straight faces)

  1. (idiomatic) A face that is expressionless, especially not laughing.
    Coordinate terms: poker face; brave face
    I don't think I could recite "Peter Piper" quickly ten times with a straight face.

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