Don’t make me laugh
phrase
Used to express disbelief or scorn in reaction to a remark or proposal.
You're the best player in the team? Don't make me laugh!
Often appears as...
- don't make me laugh
- you don't know how to do it.
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial,Idiomatic
phrase
Used to express disbelief or scorn in reaction to a remark or proposal.
You're the best player in the team? Don't make me laugh!
Often appears as...
- don't make me laugh
- you don't know how to do it.
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial,Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Expressing Disbelief
Use this phrase when you think someone's statement is completely unbelievable or unrealistic.
He said he'd never eaten a pizza before—don't make me laugh!
Pro Tip 2/3Showing Scorn
It can convey a strong sense of derision or contempt for what someone else has said.
She claims she can speak ten languages fluently—don't make me laugh.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Use
It's informal and mostly used in casual conversations, not in formal or serious situations.
A unicorn as a pet? Don't make me laugh.
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