100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "keep a-straight-face"

Definition

Keep a straight face means to maintain a serious expression without showing any emotions, especially when trying to conceal amusement or laughter.

Synonyms

• Stay serious
• Maintain composure
• Keep a poker face
• Remain unflappable

Antonyms

• Laugh
• Smile
• Show emotion
• Break character

Examples

1. Despite the joke, she managed to keep a straight face.
2. It was difficult for him to keep a straight face during the funny movie.
3. The comedian's antics made it hard for the audience to keep a straight face.
4. Even when his friend slipped on the ice, he tried to keep a straight face.
5. In a serious meeting, she needed to keep a straight face to maintain professionalism.
6. He told a hilarious story, but I had to keep a straight face for the sake of decorum.
7. The teacher asked us to keep a straight face when discussing sensitive topics.
8. It’s challenging to keep a straight face when your dog does something silly.
9. During the performance, she had to keep a straight face despite the audience's laughter.
10. He couldn't help but chuckle, but he tried to keep a straight face.
11. She was so good at her job that she could keep a straight face even in the most absurd situations.
12. At the wedding, he had to keep a straight face while giving his speech.
13. The prank was so funny that I couldn't keep a straight face.
14. I had to keep a straight face when my boss made a ridiculous request.
15. During the serious interview, I had to keep a straight face no matter what was said.
16. He practiced all week to keep a straight face during the skit.
17. The judge had to keep a straight face while sentencing the offender.
18. In the middle of the serious discussion, he couldn't keep a straight face any longer.
19. The magician's tricks were so entertaining that I struggled to keep a straight face.
20. She managed to keep a straight face while delivering the shocking news.
21. It was a challenge for him to keep a straight face when his colleague slipped up.
22. During the debate, she worked hard to keep a straight face in the face of ridiculous arguments.
23. I had to keep a straight face when my friend told the most embarrassing story.
24. The corporate event required everyone to keep a straight face during the serious presentations.
25. I couldn't keep a straight face when I saw the look on his face.
26. When the prank was revealed, everyone burst out laughing, but I tried to keep a straight face.
27. The actor's ability to keep a straight face during the bloopers was impressive.
28. She struggled to keep a straight face as the child recited the wrong lines.
29. Even though it was funny, I had to keep a straight face for the photo.
30. The serious tone of the documentary made it hard to keep a straight face during the humorous parts.
31. He found it impossible to keep a straight face when he saw his friend's costume.
32. To be professional, she had to keep a straight face while discussing sensitive matters.
33. The unexpected twist made it difficult for him to keep a straight face during the meeting.
34. I tried to keep a straight face, but the puppy was just too cute.
35. The serious news report required the anchor to keep a straight face at all times.
36. She told a joke while trying to keep a straight face, but it was too funny.
37. He managed to keep a straight face while his friends made jokes about him.
38. During the serious lecture, I had to keep a straight face even though my friend was making faces.
39. It was hard to keep a straight face while watching the bloopers reel.
40. The teacher asked us to keep a straight face during the serious part of the lesson.
41. I couldn't keep a straight face when the kid mispronounced the word.
42. At the funeral, everyone tried to keep a straight face despite their grief.
43. The serious discussion quickly turned light-hearted, making it hard to keep a straight face.
44. He made a silly comment, but I had to keep a straight face to avoid embarrassment.
45. The unexpected punchline caught me off guard, and I couldn't keep a straight face.
46. I practiced my speech all week to ensure I could keep a straight face.
47. The serious meeting turned chaotic, and it was impossible to keep a straight face.
48. Despite the humor in the situation, I needed to keep a straight face while addressing the problem.
49. The playful banter made it hard for anyone to keep a straight face.
50. He told a terrible pun, and I had to keep a straight face to be polite.
51. During the mock trial, I struggled to keep a straight face at my friend’s antics.
52. The courtroom drama required everyone to keep a straight face.
53. She couldn't keep a straight face when her cat did something outrageous.
54. While addressing the crowd, he had to keep a straight face despite the distractions.
55. The serious nature of the event made it crucial to keep a straight face.
56. Her ability to keep a straight face during the prank was commendable.
57. Although everyone was laughing, he tried to keep a straight face.
58. It was a serious topic, so I needed to keep a straight face while discussing it.
59. The challenge was to keep a straight face while watching the comedy show.
60. I had to keep a straight face when I overheard the ridiculous rumor.
61. The seriousness of the situation required her to keep a straight face.
62. It was a tough crowd, and I had to keep a straight face to maintain authority.
63. Even in the funniest moments, he managed to keep a straight face.
64. The serious dialogue made it tough for the actors to keep a straight face when the bloopers started.
65. I had to keep a straight face while delivering the bad news.
66. Maintaining professionalism meant I had to keep a straight face during the meeting.
67. I could barely keep a straight face when my friend tripped on stage.
68. She told a hilarious story, but I had to keep a straight face for the sake of the audience.
69. The serious nature of the report required me to keep a straight face.
70. It’s not easy to keep a straight face when your friends are being silly.
71. She managed to keep a straight face even as the jokes got funnier.
72. The situation was so absurd that I couldn't keep a straight face any longer.
73. I had to keep a straight face while watching the ridiculous video.
74. He needed to keep a straight face while presenting his findings.
75. Despite the chaos, I had to keep a straight face during the event.
76. In a serious discussion, it's important to keep a straight face.
77. He tried to keep a straight face even when the jokes were flying.
78. The serious tone of the meeting required everyone to keep a straight face.
79. I had to keep a straight face when my colleague made a funny mistake.
80. Even though it was amusing, I had to keep a straight face during the briefing.
81. It was a tense moment, and I had to keep a straight face to maintain control.
82. The unexpected comment made it hard for me to keep a straight face.
83. I couldn’t help but laugh, but I tried to keep a straight face for the photo.
84. The lawyer had to keep a straight face during the proceedings.
85. He told a joke while trying to keep a straight face, but it was too funny.
86. The serious nature of the event made it necessary to keep a straight face.
87. She found it hard to keep a straight face when her friend made a silly face.
88. The seriousness of the topic required everyone to keep a straight face.
89. Despite the laughter around her, she managed to keep a straight face.
90. He had to keep a straight face while discussing serious issues.
91. It was amusing, but I had to keep a straight face during the presentation.
92. The joke was hilarious, but I needed to keep a straight face for professionalism.
93. She could barely keep a straight face during the comedy show.
94. I had to keep a straight face during the serious discussion.
95. The unexpected twist made it impossible to keep a straight face.
96. Even in light-hearted moments, he needed to keep a straight face.
97. It was tough to keep a straight face when the dog did something funny.
98. The serious nature of the meeting required participants to keep a straight face.
99. I struggled to keep a straight face when I saw the funny meme.
100. The unexpected comment from the audience made it hard to keep a straight face.