straight face
Example Sentences
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Bob Mortimer's efforts to make his rival comedians crack a smile while he kept a straight face in Last One Laughing earned him the Bafta for best entertainment performance.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
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
The film boldly contemplates the atmosphere of Brontë’s novel with both a straight face and a sense of humor.
From Salon • Feb. 14, 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
Brian actually was able to keep a straight face.
From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier
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