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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“Be laughing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/be%20laughing. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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