American Idioms and Expressions

Laugh Out Of The Other Side Of One's Mouth Idiom

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laugh out of the other side of one's mouth
What does laugh out of the other side of one's mouth mean?
change from being happy to being sadMy friend was laughing out of the other side of his mouth when he learned that he would get a ticket for parking his car in the wrong place.
laugh out of the other side of one's mouth
What does laugh out of the other side of one's mouth mean?
to change from being happy to being sadThe woman was laughing out of the other side of her mouth when she learned that she would not be promoted.

Some Random Idioms
deliver the goods
What does "deliver the goods" mean?
to succeed in doing a good job of something The new manager is not very popular but he is able to deliver the goods.

pizza-face
What does "pizza-face" mean?
person with severe acne or scars from acne
butter (someone) up or butter up (someone)
What does "butter (someone) up or butter up (someone)" mean?
to flatter someone The man is trying to butter up his boss so that he can leave early on Friday.

Headstrong
What does "Headstrong" mean?
A headstrong person is obstinate and does not take other people's advice readily.
hold out (one's hand)
What does "hold out (one's hand)" mean?
reach out, extendShe held out her hand to help her mother climb up the stairs.
milk of human kindness
What does "milk of human kindness" mean?
the natural kindness and sympathy that is shown to others The woman at the community center is full of the milk of human kindness.

time and time again
What does "time and time again" mean?
repeatedly, over and overThe teacher told the students time and time again that they must do their homework.
as luck would have it
What does "as luck would have it" mean?
by chanceAs luck would have it I was able to borrow some clothes to wear to the party.
get sick
What does "get sick" mean?
to become ill I got sick yesterday and did not go to the movie.

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