grow serious
Frequency: 6.225.4 per million words
To gradually stop joking and adopt a serious manner.
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- After the initial laughter, the atmosphere began to grow serious.
- His expression would often grow serious when discussing politics.
- The children's faces grew serious as their mother explained the rules.
- It's important to know when to joke and when to grow serious.
- As the conversation continued, her tone started to grow serious.
- He tried to make a joke, but his audience only grew serious.
- The playful mood quickly grew serious when the news broke.
- Don't let your demeanor grow too serious during lighthearted moments.
- She paused, and her eyes grew serious as she considered the implications.
- Even in their fun, they knew when it was time to grow serious about their work.