crack up
The idiom "crack up" has various meanings, often related to intense emotional reactions or unexpected outcomes.
Definition
B2General
(informal)To burst into sudden, uncontrollable laughter.
Example
- The comedian's joke made the entire audience crack up.
- She cracked up when she saw the surprise party.
B2General
(informal)To cause someone to laugh uncontrollably.
Example
- His funny stories always crack me up.
- The movie was so hilarious that it cracked everyone up.
C1Mental Health
(informal)To experience a mental or emotional breakdown.
Example
- After the stressful year, he finally cracked up.
- She felt like she was going to crack up under the pressure.
C1Vehicle Accident
(informal)To crash or severely damage a vehicle.
Example
- He cracked up his car on the icy road.
- The plane cracked up upon landing.
C1Expectations
(informal)To not live up to expectations or be less impressive than anticipated.
Example
- The new restaurant isn't all it's cracked up to be.
- The movie was okay, but it didn't crack up to the hype.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "crack up":
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