When my boss fell off, I found it difficult to keep a straight face.
Keep a straight face? Why to keep it straight?
Keep a straight face means not laugh or smile. That is
expressionless.
Can I say, it was hard to keep a straight face when the political
leader was confusing I-day with Republic Day.
Yes, it is right. The word straight means expressionless. When
we laugh or frown, our face changes, and it informs others as to the kind of
mood we are in.
Is there any story behind this usage?
The expression ‘to keep a straight face’ was first used in the
game of cards.
A good player keeps his face wooden; by doing this, he doesn’t
let on to the other players what kind of cards he holds.
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