straight face

Example Sentences

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Much like online dating profiles, it turns out that athletes like saying they’re at least 6 feet tall if they can do it with a straight face.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

And I remember thinking, “oh my gosh, that someone could say that with a straight face? What am I doing here?”

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2026

Down a busy street in Sants, Maleducat was rewriting Catalan home cooking with a straight face.

From Salon • Dec. 6, 2025

“This is what happens when you have a democratic process,” Dutra told the crowd, with a straight face.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2025

How could I ask for “horse” with a straight face?

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini