A straight face Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈstɹeɪt/ /ˈfeɪs

uh STRAYT FAYS

UK

æɪ/ /stɹˈeɪt/ /fˈeɪs

uh STRAYT FAYS

परिभाषा

A facial expression that shows no emotion, especially used when trying not to laugh or to hide your true feelings.

उपयोग और बारीकियां

Used in informal and formal contexts. Common with 'keep' or 'with': 'keep a straight face', 'say it with a straight face.' Implies suppressing laughter or not revealing emotions. Often used in jokes or awkward situations.

• Spanish: cara seria
• Portuguese (BR): rosto sério
• Portuguese (PT): cara séria
• Chinese (Simplified): 一脸严肃
• Chinese (Traditional): 一臉嚴肅
• Hindi: सीधा चेहरा (गंभीर चेहरा)
• Arabic: وجه جاد
• Bengali: গম্ভীর মুখ
• Russian: невозмутимое лицо
• Japanese: 真顔
• Vietnamese: mặt tỉnh bơ - mặt nghiêm túc
• Korean: 무표정
• Turkish: ciddi bir yüz ifadesi
• Urdu: سنجیدہ چہرہ
• Indonesian: wajah datar - wajah tanpa ekspresi

उदाहरण वाक्य

It's hard to keep a straight face when someone tells a funny joke.

basic

She answered the question with a straight face.

basic

Can you say that with a straight face?

basic

He lied to me with a straight face, and I believed him.

natural

I can't keep a straight face when my little brother makes silly faces.

natural

The comedian told the wildest story with a straight face, which made it even funnier.

natural