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Everyday Life - Smile & Laughter
Master English idioms regarding smiles and laughter, like "bust a gut" and "grim from ear to ear".
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to laugh one's head off
[phrase]
to laugh or scream in great length or with extreme intensity
Ex: During the family game night, the hilarious charades had everyone laughing their heads off, making it a memorable evening.
to laugh until somebody cry
[phrase]
to laugh so hard to the point that one's eyes become full of tears
Ex: During the office party, the hilarious office pranks shared by coworkers had them laughing until they cried, creating a memorable evening of merriment.
to laugh like a drain
[phrase]
to laugh really loudly and in length
Ex: During the school assembly, the principal shared a light-hearted story that had the students and teachers laughing like drains.
to bust a gut
[phrase]
to laugh really hard, particularly to the point that one's stomach hurts
Ex: The unexpected comedic twist in the movie had the whole cinema laughing so heartily that it seemed like they bust a gut.
in stitches
[Adverb]
(of laughter) in a very intense and uncontrollable manner
Ex: John's impression of his teacher was so spot-on that his classmates were in stitches, unable to contain their laughter.
belly laugh
[noun]
a loud and uncontrollable laughter
Ex: John 's amusing anecdotes had his coworkers belly laughs during their lunch break , brightening up the workday .
to grin like a Cheshire cat
[phrase]
to smile very widely
Ex: During the magical performance , the magician 's grinned like a Cheshire cat, adding to the mystique of the show .
to grin from ear to ear
[phrase]
(of a person) to look extremely happy and satisfied
Ex: The children couldn't hide their excitement on Christmas morning, as they smiled from ear to ear while opening their gifts.
million-dollar smile
[phrase]
a very charismatic smile that someone, particularly a woman, has
Ex: The politician's million-dollar smile helped him connect with voters and gain their trust during his campaign.
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