“Keep a straight face”
Definition
To avoid laughing or showing emotion.
Beispiele
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."
- Should I interpret "Keep a straight face" word for word?
- Understand the expression as a whole. Use the definition and example to learn its meaning rather than translating each word separately.