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ESLPod_1009_WE_1693 Basic Military Commands In this podcast, the phrase "about face" is used to tell someone to turn around, especially in the military: "About face! It's time for inspection." Outside of the military, an "about-face" is a complete change in one's opinion or position on something: "Everyone was surprised when the politician made an about-face on the controversial policy." The phrase "to keep a straight face" means to control oneself and not laugh even though something is very funny: "How could you possibly keep a straight face while she was telling that joke?" Finally, the phrase "on the face of it" means superficially, or as something appears, but not necessarily as it really is: "On the face of it, they seem to have our best interests at heart."

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ESLPod 1009 about face Government + Law

Id	ESLPod_1009_WE_1693
Episode Id	ESLPod 1009
Episode Title	Basic Military Commands
Phrase	about face
Text	In this podcast, the phrase "about face" is used to tell someone to turn around, especially in the military: "About face! It's time for inspection." Outside of the military, an "about-face" is a complete change in one's opinion or position on something: "Everyone was surprised when the politician made an about-face on the controversial policy." The phrase "to keep a straight face" means to control oneself and not laugh even though something is very funny: "How could you possibly keep a straight face while she was telling that joke?" Finally, the phrase "on the face of it" means superficially, or as something appears, but not necessarily as it really is: "On the face of it, they seem to have our best interests at heart."
Topics	Government + Law

Face Phrase Eslpod Straight Means Basic Military Commands