Splitting your sides In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "splitting your sides", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2021-09-06 08:09

Meaning of Splitting your sides (redirected from split your sides (laughing/with laughter) )

Synonyms:

be in convulsions , roar with laughter.

Split your sides (laughing/with laughter) hyperbole verb phrase

To laugh a lot at someone or something

 

I split my sides laughing when she started to sing.

We all split our sides with laughter watching our baby learn to crawl.

Other phrases about:

be rolling in the aisles

Laugh in an uncontrollable way

laugh at the carpet

1. To laugh with shyness and embarrassment

2. Used to say that someone vomits on the floor, whether it's carpeted or not

wear the cap and bells

Used to describe someone that gives joy and humor to others 

drink, laugh, etc. yourself silly
To drink, laugh, etc. to a point that you cannot be sensible of your behaviour 
laugh (oneself) silly

to laugh extremely, to laugh out of control

Grammar and Usage of Split your sides (laughing/with laughter)

Verb Forms

  • splitting your sides (laughing/with laughter)

The verb "split" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Split your sides (laughing/with laughter)

This phrase dates back to seventeenth century.

The Origin Cited: Internet .
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