Laugh in somebody’s face
verb
To show scorn or disrespect to somebody by laughing at them directly.
When I told my boss about my idea, he laughed in my face.
Often appears as...
- he laughed in my face
- she laughed in his face
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To dismiss or reject something by laughing at it.
She laughed in the face of danger, showing no fear at all.
Often appears as...
- laugh in the face of danger
- laugh in the face of adversity
Usage tips
Approving
Idiomatic
verb
To show scorn or disrespect to somebody by laughing at them directly.
When I told my boss about my idea, he laughed in my face.
Often appears as...
- he laughed in my face
- she laughed in his face
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To dismiss or reject something by laughing at it.
She laughed in the face of danger, showing no fear at all.
Often appears as...
- laugh in the face of danger
- laugh in the face of adversity
Usage tips
Approving
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Hurt
This phrase often indicates that someone's feelings were hurt by another's laughter.
After proposing my plan, they laughed in my face, leaving me embarrassed.
Pro Tip 2/3Direct Interaction
This phrase suggests face-to-face interaction where laughter is used to show disrespect.
He shared his dream of becoming an artist, but they just laughed in his face.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Usage
Used in casual conversations and can sound rude in formal settings.
They laughed in our face at the reunion when we suggested a charity fundraiser.
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