The phrase 'to keep a straight face' means to avoid laughing or showing that you are amused. It's used when trying to maintain composure despite a funny situation.
La frase 'to keep a straight face' significa evitar reírse o mostrar que estás divirtiéndote. Se usa cuando intentas mantener la compostura a pesar de una situación cómica.
| Idiom | to keep a straight face |
|---|---|
| Definition | to avoid laughing |
| Examples | - I couldn't keep a straight face when the teacher fell off his chair. - It's not easy to keep a straight face when he shouts at you like that. Doesn't he realize how stupid he looks? - So it comes as no surprise that leaders in both state political parties couldn't keep a straight face when they received a letter from the Colorado Bar. - I couldn't keep a straight face when I came down to see him floating in mid-air, or rather lying on the ceiling. |
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