American Idioms and Expressions

Have Them Rolling In The Aisles Idiom

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have them rolling in the aisles
What does have them rolling in the aisles mean?
make an audience laugh a lotThe speaker had them rolling in the aisles when he gave his talk.
have them rolling in the aisles
What does have them rolling in the aisles mean?
to make an audience laugh a lot The speaker had them rolling in the aisles when he gave his speech.


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What does "scuzzbag" mean?
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What does "hot on (someone or something)" mean?
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What does "cut (someone) off or cut off (someone)" mean?
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What does "take umbrage at (something)" mean?
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What does "carry coals to Newcastle" mean?
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What does "wad" mean?
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What does "in round figures/numbers" mean?
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What does "hand a verdict/decision down (to someone)" mean?
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What does "make one`s mouth water" mean?
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What does "fat" mean?
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