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Definition of keep a straight face
keep a straight face
verb
- to restrain from laughing.
Last edited on Sep 09 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 09 2009.
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| Definitions include: an ugly face. | |
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| Definitions include: an ugly face. | |
| Definitions include: a person who behaves in an offensive, pompous manner; "ass". | |
| Definitions include: a lie that is so obvious that it is detected immediately. | |
| Definitions include: a general insult. | |
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| Definitions include: a person who has large, deep, pit-like scars on their face, typically caused by severe acne. | |
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| Definitions include: the face made by puckering one's lips as if to kiss someone. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "face to face". | |
Other terms relating to 'keep': | |
| Definitions include: "keep buggering on", i.e. don't give up. | |
| Definitions include: to hide. | |
| Definitions include: to monitor new information or rumors. | |
| Definitions include: to supervise a person. | |
| Definitions include: to watch for. | |
| Definitions include: to remain courageous. | |
| Definitions include: to keep one's composure. | |
| Definitions include: sardonic retort to "No shit, Sherlock!" | |
| Definitions include: from football, but referring to an object that you like. | |
| Definitions include: statement of encouragement. | |
| Definitions include: to tell the truth. | |
| Definitions include: to keep it real. | |
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| Definitions include: to not be promiscuous. | |
| Definitions include: to tell the truth about something; "keep it on the real". | |
Other terms relating to 'straight': | |
| Definitions include: to be truthful. | |
| Definitions include: a phrase indicating approval, excitement, or support; "right on". | |
| Definitions include: milder version of "damn straight." | |
| Definitions include: to stop committing crime. | |
| Definitions include: "I'm straight." | |
| Definitions include: to chastise. | |
| Definitions include: fine; okay. | |
| Definitions include: immediately. | |
| Definitions include: the truth. | |
| Definitions include: not consuming alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana and other illegal drugs; and also not engaging in premarital sex. | |
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| Definitions include: straight (i.e. very) good. | |
| Definitions include: to have sexual intercourse. also simply "lace" | |
| Definitions include: a true back-story or set of facts. | |
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