Crack Up In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "Crack Up", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zack Phuc calendar 2021-06-25 10:06

Meaning of Crack Up

Crack Up American idiom informal

If someone cracks up, he or she starts laughing out of nowhere.

I am surprised that Martin cracked up when I told him jokes today. He had never got my jokes before.

To undergo an emotional stress due to pressure.

I think she is cracking up. Would you believe that she worked for 13 hours yesterday with no break?

Other phrases about:

split your sides (laughing/with laughter)

To laugh a lot at someone or something

bring sth home (to sb)

To make someone understand how serious, difficult, or dangerous something is

be rolling in the aisles

Laugh in an uncontrollable way

laugh at the carpet

1. To laugh with shyness and embarrassment

2. Used to say that someone vomits on the floor, whether it's carpeted or not

wear the cap and bells

Used to describe someone that gives joy and humor to others 

Origin of Crack Up

This American idiom is believed to come from the 1600s. At that time, women used to apply a thick layer of makeup on their faces, so whenever they laughed, it would crack up and appear flaky. 

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