Laugh, scream, etc. your head off

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phrase

To laugh or scream extremely loudly or for a long time.

He told a joke that made us all laugh our heads off.
Visual representation of "laugh, scream, etc. your head off" - To laugh or scream extremely loudly or for a long time

Often appears as...

  • laugh your head off
  • scream your head off

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "laugh, scream, etc. your head off"
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Exaggeration

The phrase uses hyperbole and doesn't mean literally losing one's head.

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At the party, we laughed our heads off at the absurd costumes.
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Intensity

This phrase emphasizes a very high degree of emotion.

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She was screaming her head off when her favorite band came onstage.
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Informal

It's casual language, appropriate for friendly conversations, not formal ones.

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They were crying their heads off after watching the funny movie.
Visual representation of the word "Laugh, scream, etc. your head off"

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