Kill yourself laughing
verb phrase
To laugh extremely or uncontrollably.
The comedian was so funny, I almost killed myself laughing.
Often appears as...
- he killed himself laughing
- she was killing herself laughing
Usage tips
Colloquial,Idiomatic
verb phrase
To laugh extremely or uncontrollably.
The comedian was so funny, I almost killed myself laughing.
Often appears as...
- he killed himself laughing
- she was killing herself laughing
Usage tips
Colloquial,Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Phrase
Used in casual conversations among friends, not in formal situations.
At the party, we were killing ourselves laughing at old school stories.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Expression
It's an exaggeration; no one is actually harmed or in danger when saying this.
He told the joke and I was killing myself laughing, though I was fine.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Intensity
Indicates a very strong and uncontrollable reaction of amusement.
Her prank was so good, I killed myself laughing.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Phrase
Used in casual conversations among friends, not in formal situations.
At the party, we were killing ourselves laughing at old school stories.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Expression
It's an exaggeration; no one is actually harmed or in danger when saying this.
He told the joke and I was killing myself laughing, though I was fine.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Intensity
Indicates a very strong and uncontrollable reaction of amusement.
Her prank was so good, I killed myself laughing.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Phrase
Used in casual conversations among friends, not in formal situations.
At the party, we were killing ourselves laughing at old school stories.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Expression
It's an exaggeration; no one is actually harmed or in danger when saying this.
He told the joke and I was killing myself laughing, though I was fine.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Intensity
Indicates a very strong and uncontrollable reaction of amusement.
Her prank was so good, I killed myself laughing.
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