Kill yourself laughing

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verb phrase

To laugh extremely or uncontrollably.

The comedian was so funny, I almost killed myself laughing.
Visual representation of "kill yourself laughing" - To laugh extremely or uncontrollably

Often appears as...

  • he killed himself laughing
  • she was killing herself laughing

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Colloquial,Idiomatic

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Colloquial Phrase

Used in casual conversations among friends, not in formal situations.

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At the party, we were killing ourselves laughing at old school stories.
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Figurative Expression

It's an exaggeration; no one is actually harmed or in danger when saying this.

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He told the joke and I was killing myself laughing, though I was fine.
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Emotional Intensity

Indicates a very strong and uncontrollable reaction of amusement.

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Her prank was so good, I killed myself laughing.
Visual representation of the word "Kill yourself laughing"

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