[laugh] (until|till) {sb} [cry]
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to laugh so hard to the point that one's eyes become full of tears
The idiom "laugh until someone cries" is a figurative expression that is used to convey the idea of laughing so uncontrollably and heartily that it leads to tears of joy or amusement. The origin of this idiom is not precisely documented, but it likely developed from the common experience of people laughing so much that it brings them to the point of tears.
- The stand-up comedian had the entire audience laughing until they cried with his witty jokes and humorous anecdotes.
- At the family reunion, the funny stories and memories had everyone laughing till they cried.
- Watching the old comedy movie made Sarah and her friends laugh until they cried, reminiscing about their favorite scenes.
- The unexpected antics of the clown at the children's birthday party had the kids laughing until they cried with delight.
- During the office party, the hilarious office pranks shared by coworkers had them laughing until they cried, creating a memorable evening of merriment.