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roll in the aisles

idiom
Meaning

To laugh uproariously.


Examples
SIMPLE

The comedian made the whole audience roll in the aisles.

CONTEXTUAL

His jokes were so funny that the entire theater started to roll in the aisles.

COMPLEX

The seasoned performer possessed such a sharp wit that he could make even the most stoic crowd roll in the aisles with laughter.

Anchors to
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    To make a roll call; to take attendance.

  2. 02

    dice roll

    Something unpredictable or unexpected.

  3. 03

    heads will roll

    Some people will be fired for incompetence.

  4. 04

    ready to roll

    Of a person, machine, vehicle, or plan, fully prepared to begin functioning and operating.

  5. 05

    roll back the years

    To produce a sense of nostalgia.

  6. 06

    roll in wealth

    To be very rich.

  7. 07

    roll of the dice

    A risky or uncertain attempt to do something, especially in an unfavourable situation.

  8. 08

    roll off the tongue

    To proceed into oral expression in a manner which is fluent, appealing, or glib.

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