in hysterics

phrase

: laughing very hard
The audience was in hysterics throughout the movie.

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Two twins from Texas have left internet users in hysterics for their efforts to reach some hidden candy. Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025 An employee's relatable mishap involving a Zoom call and a slice of cold pizza has left viewers on social media in hysterics. Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in hysterics

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“In hysterics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20hysterics. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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