don't make me laugh!

INFORMAL
This page is about the conversational phrase don't make me laugh!

Meaning

You can say this after someone's said something you think is impossible or ridiculous.

For example

  • "I'm going be the best footballer in the world one day."
    "You? The best in the world? Don't make me laugh!"

  • "She said she wrote the essay herself."
    "Don't make me laugh! She can't even write a proper email in English."

Quick Quiz

When Bill said he wanted to be a comedian, I said, "Don't make me laugh!

a. You'd be a great comedian."

b. You can't even tell a joke."

c. I've got really sore ribs."
a) You'd be a great comedian." b) You can't even tell a joke." c) I've got really sore ribs."

Contributor: Matt Errey