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Meaning of you've got to laugh | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

Used when somebody sees the funny side to a tough situation, to remind not to take things so seriously.

Examples

“The army teaches you to rely on yourself. It teaches you a whole lot of crap, like that some of those guys are real arseholes, and wouldn't stand a chance in the outside world. But you've got to laugh at that, man. It doesn't matter. It teaches you not to give a damn about anything, that nothing really matters.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

you've gotta be kidding me your arse your barn door is open your blood's worth bottling your chariot awaits your face, your fate