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play it straight

To perform a role in a manner that is not comedic or exaggerated.
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And how can you not admire a man who could star in a stinker like Battlestar Galactica—and play it straight?

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Submitted on July 10, 2018

Additional definitions for 'play it straight':

play it straightTo behave in a manner that is straightforward, honest, or sincere.
play it straightTo avoid criminal behavior.
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