plural of laughing heir statute

(idiomatic, intransitive) To start laughing suddenly and intensely.

Used when somebody sees the funny side to a tough situation, to remind not to take things so seriously.

(idiomatic) To dismiss as silly something presented with genuine conviction or treated seriously.

present participle of laugh out of court

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of laugh out of court

(idiomatic) To be vindicated; to triumph despite predicted failure; to find success after defeat or setback.

(US, Canada, idiomatic) to laugh in secret or to oneself, usually gloatingly

Alternative form of have the last laugh

very funny; causing the listener to laugh aloud