Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
laugh-up-your-sleeve
idiom
/lɑːf ʌp jʊr sliːv/
Definition
To laugh quietly or secretly, usually because one finds something amusing or ridiculous without others noticing.
Examples
- She was so entertained by his jokes that she couldn’t help but laugh up her sleeve while trying to keep a straight face.
- During the meeting, he laughed up his sleeve at the absurd suggestions being made.
Meaning
This phrase describes the act of secretly enjoying or being amused by a situation, often while appearing to be serious or unamused on the outside.
Synonyms
- secretly laugh
- stifle a laugh
- chuckle quietly
