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it is to laugh en · X

Etymology

Calque of French c'est à rire

Meanings

  1. (humorous) It is absurd or laughable.
    • 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")
    • Then, “It is to laugh,” said Karen with characteristic Courtney light-heartedness. 1934, Woman's World, volume 50, number 7, page 6: