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it is to laugh

it is to laugh phrase: it is absurd or laughable.

Phrase

it is to laugh

  1. (humorous) It is absurd or laughable.
    • Then, “It is to laugh,” said Karen with characteristic Courtney light-heartedness.1934, Woman's World, volume 50, number 7, page 6
    • DUCKMAN: In fact, I just spent two minutes writing a play which you can help me perform for King Chicken. Any questions?
      CHARLES: Yes, when's the English translation come out?1997, Duckman (season 4 episode 25: "Hamlet 2: This Time It's Personal")

Origin of it is to laugh

Calque of French c'est à rire

Questions about it is to laugh

What does it is to laugh mean?
It is to laugh means it is absurd or laughable.
What part of speech is it is to laugh?
It is to laugh is a phrase.

Words near it is to laugh in the dictionary

  1. it is not every day
  2. it is not funny
  3. it is not just you
  4. it is not the whistle that pulls the train
  5. it is said
  6. it is to laugh
  7. it is what it is
  8. it isn't even funny
  9. it isn't funny
  10. it isn't over 'til the fat lady sings
  11. it isn't over till the fat lady sings

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