straight face en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌstɹeɪt ˈfeɪs/
- (Australia) audio
Meanings
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(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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| straight faces | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
put on a brave face · poker face
Deriveds
straight-face test · straight-faced
Relateds
Translations (7)
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