“Keep a straight face”
Definition
To avoid laughing or showing emotion.
Examples
Examples
“I couldn’t keep a straight face during his funny story.”
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I couldn’t _____ during his funny story.Compare with the original example
I couldn’t keep a straight face during his funny story.
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- What does "Keep a straight face" mean?
- "Keep a straight face" means to avoid laughing or showing emotion.
- How do you use "Keep a straight face" in a sentence?
- Example: "I couldn’t keep a straight face during his funny story."
- What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Keep a straight face"?
- Сохранять серьёзное лицо и не смеяться. / Չծիծաղել կամ չցուցադրել զգացմունքները։