straight face

Example Sentences

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A Huawei executive explained the design to me with a straight face: “We’re doing well in Europe.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The answer, if you're interested, is 3.86kg, but it's typical of his sardonic humour, everything said with a straight face.

From BBC • Mar. 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

The film boldly contemplates the atmosphere of Brontë’s novel with both a straight face and a sense of humor.

From Salon • Feb. 14, 2026

I raise an eyebrow, trying to keep a straight face.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse