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Meaning of the word "keep a straight face" in English

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keep a straight face

US /kiːp ə streɪt feɪs/
UK /kiːp ə streɪt feɪs/
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Idiom

1.

to succeed in not laughing or smiling

Example:
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It was hard to keep a straight face when he told that ridiculous joke.
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She tried to keep a straight face, but a giggle escaped.
Synonym:
remain seriouscontrol one's laughtermaintain composurekeep a poker facenot crack a smile
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straightface-to-facefacefacingin the face ofon the face of itkeep