keep a straight face

Examples (10)

• It was hard to keep a straight face when he told that ridiculous story.
• The teacher struggled to keep a straight face while reading the student's creative excuse.
• Despite the comedian's terrible jokes, the audience managed to keep a straight face.
• She had to keep a straight face during the serious meeting, even though her colleague's tie was upside down.
• The judge tried to keep a straight face when the defendant's phone rang with a circus tune.
• I couldn't keep a straight face when my boss mispronounced the client's name three times.
• The news anchor had to keep a straight face while reporting on the escaped circus elephant.
• It's impossible to keep a straight face when your toddler tries to explain quantum physics.
• The waiter managed to keep a straight face when the customer ordered 'the chicken that crossed the road'.
• She always keeps a straight face during pranks, which makes her the perfect accomplice.