laugh on the other side of one's face

idiom

used to say that a situation will change and someone will stop being happy or pleased
You'll be laughing on the other side of your face when I've finished with you!

Dictionary Entries Near laugh on the other side of one's face

laugh off

laugh on the other side of one's face

laughsome

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“Laugh on the other side of one's face.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laugh%20on%20the%20other%20side%20of%20one%27s%20face. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.

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