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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Kids are going to laugh, but parents are also going to be laughing, too.
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Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2025
At least some members of the cast seem to be laughing along with their (patient?) fans.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2025
Trump must be laughing about Newsom’s obviously insincere flattery and being able to make the governor jump through his hoops.
—Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2025
Kate appears to be laughing as William is turned toward her, kissing her cheek.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN, 14 Feb. 2025
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Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2025
At least some members of the cast seem to be laughing along with their (patient?) fans.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2025
Trump must be laughing about Newsom’s obviously insincere flattery and being able to make the governor jump through his hoops.
—Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2025
Kate appears to be laughing as William is turned toward her, kissing her cheek.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN, 14 Feb. 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 9 Jun. 2025.
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