| Id | ESLPod_0967_WE_1608 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 967 |
| Episode Title | Feeling Embarrassed |
| Phrase | to laugh (one's) head off |
| Text | The phrase "to laugh (one's) head off," in this podcast, means to laugh very loudly and uncontrollably for a long period of time because something is very funny: "The comedian gave a great performance and everyone was laughing their head off." The phrase "to laugh all the way to the bank" means to make a lot of money easily, often by tricking others: "If they sign the contract, we'll laugh all the way to the bank." The phrase "no laughing matter" describes something that is very serious and should not be the subject of a joke: "Violence against children is no laughing matter." Finally, the phrase "to laugh (something) off" means to laugh to pretend that something is less serious or important than it really is: "You can't just laugh off a heart disease. You need to improve your diet and start to exercise." |
| Topics | Entertainment + Sports | Relationships + Family |
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