βάζω τα γέλια

verbal phrase neutral
Translations
  • burst out laughing
  • break into laughter
Forms
έβαλε τα γέλιαβάζω τα γέλια
Usage Notes

Always used with definite article τα

Etymology

Compound expression from βάζω (put/place) + γέλια (laughter)

Cultural Context

Very common expression in Greek for sudden laughter

Commonality

80%

Guessability

30%

Mnemonics

  • Think of 'putting on' laughter like putting on clothes

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