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How to Pronounce "laugh away"

expression

ˈɫæf/ /əˈweɪ
LAF-uh-WAY
lˈɑːf/ /ɐwˈeɪ
LARF-uh-WAY

Definition

To try to make something seem less serious or to ignore a problem by laughing about it; also, to make oneself feel better by laughing.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈɫæf/ /əˈweɪ

British English

lˈɑːf/ /ɐwˈeɪ

Simplified Pronunciation

US

LAF-uh-WAY

UK

LARF-uh-WAY

Listen in Context

He tried to laugh away his nervousness before the speech.

You can't just laugh away your problems.

She tried to laugh away her mistakes after the game.

Whenever he's embarrassed, he just tries to laugh away the awkward moment.