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straight face
straight face (plural straight fac·es)


noun 
Definition:
 
serious expression: a serious expression on somebody's face that does not betray the fact that he or she really wants to laugh

straight-faced adjective
straight-faced·ly [ stràyt fáystlee, stràyt fáyssədlee ] adverb

keep a straight face to manage not to laugh or smile in an amusing situation
It was difficult to keep a straight face.
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