“keep a straight face”
To "keep a straight face" means to maintain a serious, neutral expression and avoid laughing or smiling, especially in a funny or absurd situation where it is hard to do so. It requires a degree of self-control and composure. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "keep a straight face" in the video clips below.
Hear how "keep a straight face" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: Deadpool 2, Gossip Girl, Fox News, Mark Wiens, Trash Taste and 5 more.
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YouTubeFox News324K views · 2026-03-11
PAID TO PROTEST?: Alleged funding behind pro-Iran rallies revealed
“keep a straight face and say that?”
for me to get a real job? How can you … >> Did you or did you not get $20 million
Play at 1:02
YouTubeMark Wiens2.8M views · 2022-10-08
EXTREME Street Food in Azerbaijan!! KING OF KEBABS + Local Food in Baku, Azerbaijan!
“keep a straight face on your camera”
we're sharing a testicle I'm trying to … what a spot dedicated to the organs of
Play at 28:59
YouTubeTrash Taste704K views · 2023-06-02
Our First Live Podcast | Trash Taste #154
“to keep a straight face as much as”
the point where they're just like trying … possible but it's way too obvious that
Play at 24:00
YouTubeScreen Junkies3.9M views · 2021-12-28
Honest Trailers | Every MCU Honest Trailer
“even keep a straight face when they say”
get ready for a hero so silly no one can … his dumb name
Play at 42:23
YouTubeJimmy Kimmel Live362K views · 2025-09-11
Christopher Lloyd on Taxi Audition, Cast Parties on the Lot & Playing Professor Orloff on Wednesday
“he he couldn't keep a straight face”
that … through that. He kept laughing. He kept
Play at 6:54
YouTubePeople1.2M views · 2024-06-27
Sebastian Maniscalco & His Wife Share the Real Stories Behind His Stand-Up Jokes | PEOPLE
“sometimes to like keep a straight face”
telling me and it's hard for me … because like she's saying like I'm
Play at 15:06
YouTubeVanity Fair1.4M views · 2025-08-11
Jennifer Aniston Rewatches Friends, Along Came Polly, The Morning Show & More | Vanity Fair
“see who could keep a straight face, but”
chemistry and it was also fun to try to … again, just an excellent scene partner,
Play at 12:02
YouTubeThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon170K views · 2025-11-04
Jimmy Carr Breaks Down His Weird Laugh, Tried to Make His Narcoleptic Mom Laugh While Driving
“-So you have to keep a straight
face through the whole thing.”
you're not allowed to laugh."
-Yeah. … They would love
to do an American version,
Play at 2:53
MovieDeadpool 2
Deadpool 2
“I could barely keep a straight face.”
I could hear you coming the last 30 seconds. … I want some more.
Play at 2:01:32
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TV ShowGossip Girl
Gossip Girl — S03E11
“♪ Or keep a straight face ♪”
♪ To make it alone ♪ … ♪ And I've always lived ♪
Play at 39:34
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