Drink, laugh, shout, etc. yourself silly

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verb phrase

To indulge in an activity (such as drinking, laughing, shouting) to the point of loosing inhibition or rendering oneself senseless.

They laughed themselves silly at the comedy show last night.
Visual representation of "drink, laugh, shout, etc. yourself silly" - To indulge in an activity (such as drinking, laughing, shouting) to the point of loosing inhibition or rendering oneself senseless.

Often appears as...

  • laugh yourself silly
  • drink yourself silly

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic, Colloquial

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Visual representation of "drink, laugh, shout, etc. yourself silly"
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Colloquial Usage

The phrase is informal, best used among friends or in laid-back settings, not in professional or formal situations.

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At the reunion, we drank ourselves silly and reminisced about old times.
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Emotional Release

It often implies a sense of release or a break from restraint, showing a raw emotional state.

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After final exams, they shouted themselves silly at the beach party.
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Hyperbolic Expression

It's an exaggerated way to describe actions, not meant to be taken literally.

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The show was so funny, we nearly laughed ourselves silly.
Visual representation of the word "Drink, laugh, shout, etc. yourself silly"

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