Laugh about Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫæf/ /əˈbaʊt
LAF uh-BOWT
lˈɑːf/ /ɐbˈaʊt
LAAF uh-BOWT
Definition
To find something funny after it happens, especially if it was a problem or mistake, and to discuss it in a cheerful way.
Usage & Nuances
Often used after embarrassing or awkward situations. Usually takes 'it' or 'the situation' as an object ('We can laugh about it'). Not the same as 'laugh at' (which can be mean). Common in informal and friendly contexts.
Spanish: reírse de - reírse acerca dePortuguese (BR): rir de - rir sobrePortuguese (PT): rir de - rir sobreChinese (Simplified): 嘲笑 - 对…一笑了之Chinese (Traditional): 嘲笑 - 對…一笑了之Hindi: के बारे में हँसनाArabic: يضحك بشأن - يضحك علىBengali: নিয়ে হাসাহাসি করা - নিয়ে মজা করাRussian: посмеиваться над - смеяться над (весело обсуждать)Japanese: 笑い話にする - 笑って話すVietnamese: cười về - cười khi nhắc lạiKorean: 웃으며 이야기하다 - 웃어넘기다Turkish: gülerek konuşmak - gülüp geçmekUrdu: اس پر ہنسنا - ہنسی میں اُڑاناIndonesian: menertawakan - membicarakan sambil tertawa
Example Sentences
We will laugh about this mistake later.
basic
Sometimes friends laugh about their past problems.
basic
After the interview, she could laugh about how nervous she was.
basic
It was embarrassing at the time, but now we just laugh about it.
natural
We can laugh about it now, but it wasn't funny then!
natural
Give it some time—you’ll laugh about this one day.
natural