Don’t make me laugh

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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!
Visual representation of "don’t make me laugh" - Used to express disbelief or scorn in reaction to a remark or proposal

Often appears as...

  • don't make me laugh
  • you don't know how to do it.

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial,Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "don’t make me laugh"
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Expressing Disbelief

Use this phrase when you think someone's statement is completely unbelievable or unrealistic.

Illustration for Expressing Disbelief
He said he'd never eaten a pizza before—don't make me laugh!
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Showing Scorn

It can convey a strong sense of derision or contempt for what someone else has said.

Illustration for Showing Scorn
She claims she can speak ten languages fluently—don't make me laugh.
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Colloquial Use

It's informal and mostly used in casual conversations, not in formal or serious situations.

Illustration for Colloquial Use
A unicorn as a pet? Don't make me laugh.
Visual representation of the word "Don’t make me laugh"

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