straight face

noun

straight face

noun

/ˌstɹeɪt ˈfeɪs/

1

Idiomatic A face that is expressionless, especially not laughing.

  • I don't think I could recite "Peter Piper" quickly ten times with a straight face.
Derived terms
straight-faced, straight-face test
Related terms
straight man

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