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Meaning of straight face | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˌstɹeɪt ˈfeɪs

Definitions

A face that is expressionless, especially not laughing.

idiomatic

Equivalents

Español compostura rostro serio seriedad
日本語 まがお
한국어 정색

Examples

“I don't think I could recite "Peter Piper" quickly ten times with a straight face.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

straight flush straight goods straight hit straight job straight lace straight line

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