straight face

Straight face is defined as showing no expression or showing a solemn expression on your face instead of showing some emotion like laughter.

(noun)

An example of a straight face is the look you have when you try not to laugh at your bosses goofy tie.

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See straight face in Webster's New World College Dictionary

a facial expression showing no amusement or other emotion

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See straight face in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A face that betrays no sign of emotion.

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  • straightˈ-facedˈ (strātˈfāstˈ) adjective
  • straightˈ-facedˈly (-fāstˈlē, -fāˈsĭd-lē) adverb

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