How to Pronounce "laugh out of court"
expression
LAF OWT uhv KORT
LAAF OWT ov KAWT
Definition
To dismiss an idea, argument, or proposal as ridiculous or unworthy by openly laughing at it. Used to show something is considered not serious at all.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫæf/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈkɔɹt
British English
lˈɑːf/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv/ /kˈɔːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAF OWT uhv KORT
UK
LAAF OWT ov KAWT
Listen in Context
My idea for a flying car was laughed out of court by my classmates.
The new law was laughed out of court and never passed.
His strange invention was laughed out of court at the science fair.
When he suggested raising the salary by 300%, he was laughed out of court.