roll in the aisles
To laugh uproariously.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The comedian made the whole audience roll in the aisles.”
“His jokes were so funny that the entire theater started to roll in the aisles.”
“The seasoned performer possessed such a sharp wit that he could make even the most stoic crowd roll in the aisles with laughter.”
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call roll
To make a roll call; to take attendance.
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cross the aisle
To vote, unite, or otherwise co-operate with members of another political party in order to achieve governmental or political action.
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dice roll
Something unpredictable or unexpected.
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heads will roll
Some people will be fired for incompetence.
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ready to roll
Of a person, machine, vehicle, or plan, fully prepared to begin functioning and operating.
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roll back the years
To produce a sense of nostalgia.
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roll in wealth
To be very rich.
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roll of the dice
A risky or uncertain attempt to do something, especially in an unfavourable situation.
Last updated August 10, 2026