Laugh in somebody’s face

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Emotional 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.

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Direct 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.

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Informal 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.