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Rolling in the aisles

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Metaphorical use

This phrase is not literal; nobody is really rolling around the floor of aisles. It's used to describe extreme laughter.

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After the prank, my friends were rolling in the aisles.
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Comedic context

Usually refers to humor in a setting like a comedy show or humorous play where people sit in aisles.

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The play was a hit, with the guests rolling in the aisles.
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Exaggeration

It's an exaggeration to emphasize that something is extremely funny, not just mildly amusing.

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His storytelling had the whole room rolling in the aisles.
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