| "Laughing Again " |
| Expressions | Paraphrasing |
| confab | confab is just another word for meeting or conference. It's just a catchy
way of saying meeting. = powwow, huddle |
| do(=make) a pitch | make an attempt at something make a pitch for Coca Cola. |
| blast | enjoyable experience or lively party, a strong gust of wind or air |
| raise an eyebrow | show surprise or mild disapproval |
| arthritis | a disease causing painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints |
| inflammation | a localized physical condition in which a part of the body becomes reddened, swollen and painful |
| gout | a disease in which defective metabolism of uric acid causes arthritis |
| hilarious | extremely funny ( or merry ) |
| count on | rely on |
| contagious | (of a disease) spread by direct or indirect contact of people or organisms, infectious |
| perk up | When you perk up, it means that you're suddenly showing interest or becoming
energetic, something has suddenly caught your attention. |
| prospect | prospect in this case means a potential client. It can also be a potential
candidate for a job. ○ Anita is out doing a pitch to a prospect. |
| come off | succeed, be accomplished / become detached |
| charm | the power or quality of delighting, attracting, or fascinating others |
| fathom | understand something after much thought, measure the depth of |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| tickle | lightly touch in a way that causes itching or twitching and often laughter |
| gasp | catch one's breath with an open mouth, owing to pain or astonishment |
| pant | breathe with short, quick breaths, typically from exertion or excitement |
| customary | usual, in accordance with custom |
| wisecrack | If you make a wisecrack, it means that you're joking often in a sarcastic
way. = smart remark, quip Someone who makes wisecracks is called a smart aleck or a wise guy. ○ If you tuned in to a TV late show, there were no wisecracks directed at the White House. |
| walk on eggshells | If you need to walk on eggshells, it means that you need to be very careful
and cautious because of some delicate situation. You might use it when you are talking about your boss who's been in a bad mood all day long. ○ You have to walk on eggshells around him all day. |
| shelve | abandon or defer ( a plan or project ) |
| jeer | make rude and mocking remarks at someone |
| spoof | making fun of, parody, hoax ○ You couldn't do jokes spoofing national leaders. |
| thorny | causing distress, difficulty or trouble ○ Some people may hate humor on thorny subjects. |
| in poor taste | insensitive, distasteful, thoughtless |
| endorphin | natural pain killer |
| gear up for | make ready for, prepare for |
| go out of fashion | passe |
| rule out | exclude |
| provocative | causing annoyance, anger or another strong reaction |
| dig in(to) | investigate |