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Crack Someone Up (Origin)
What Is the Origin of the Saying "Crack Someone Up"?
The term "crack someone up" means to make someone laugh.Table of Contents
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Examples of Use:
- Her witty jokes always crack me up and bring a smile to my face.
- During the comedy show, the comedian's hilarious performance had the entire audience cracking up.
- He has a great sense of humor, and his funny stories never fail to crack us up.
- The funny video on social media had thousands of viewers cracking up with laughter.
- She has a knack for telling jokes that crack people up and create a lighthearted atmosphere.
Competing Theory
The term "to crack someone up" comes from Ireland. More specifically, it comes from the Gaelic word craic, which relates to fun and is pronounced "crack."Previous and Next Sayings
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