straight face

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

And I remember thinking, “oh my gosh, that someone could say that with a straight face? What am I doing here?”

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2026

If such denials can be made with a straight face, they may carry the day when a prosecution is at stake.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

It is a wonder they can make such statements with a straight face.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025

Down a busy street in Sants, Maleducat was rewriting Catalan home cooking with a straight face.

From Salon • Dec. 6, 2025

I just stared right back at Tommy with a straight face.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña