be laughing
idiom
British, informal
: to be in a very good situation with nothing to worry about
If they can just close this important deal, they'll be laughing!
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It was noted that Riddle seemed to be laughing during the altercation and placed the host on the table gently.
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The next photo showed Lauren sat next to Elena at the reception with her head in her hands as Elena appeared to be laughing.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 8 July 2025
Some people around the world may be laughing at America’s politicians.
—Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
Kids are going to laugh, but parents are also going to be laughing, too.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2025
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The next photo showed Lauren sat next to Elena at the reception with her head in her hands as Elena appeared to be laughing.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 8 July 2025
Some people around the world may be laughing at America’s politicians.
—Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
Kids are going to laugh, but parents are also going to be laughing, too.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for be laughing
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“Be laughing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/be%20laughing. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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