Fall about

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phrasal verb

To laugh uncontrollably.

When I told the joke, my friends started to fall about laughing.
Visual representation of "fall about" - To laugh uncontrollably

Often appears as...

  • fall about laughing
  • fall about in fits of laughter

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Humorous Scenes

Used when describing situations where something is so funny it causes people to laugh uncontrollably.

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The comedian was so hilarious that the audience fell about.
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Group Laughter

Often used when everyone in a group starts laughing together.

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At the family reunion, we all fell about at Uncle Joe's stories.
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Exaggerated Reaction

Can imply that the reaction is more dramatic or exaggerated than usual.

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She heard the punchline and fell about as if she'd never stop laughing.
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