be a laugh a minute

To be very funny. The phrase can also be used sarcastically to describe something that is not funny. Joe's standup comedy routine is a laugh a minute—the people in the audience barely have time to catch their breath. Bob has been so morbid lately. Spending time with him is a laugh a minute.

be a laugh a minute

(informal)

to be very funny and entertaining

Usage notes: This phrase is often used humorously to mean the opposite.

You know what Mark's like - he's not exactly a laugh a minute. 'A two-hour meeting with Nigel Owen? I bet that was fun.' 'Oh, it was a laugh a minute.'

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Biddy	BID-ee	Irish, English
Deborah	DEB-ə-rə (English), DEB-rə (English)	English, Hebrew, Biblical
Oliva	-	Late Roman
Cirino	chee-REE-no (Italian), thee-REE-no (Spanish), see-REE-no (Latin American Spanish)	Italian, Spanish
Sharlene	shahr-LEEN	English
Paola	POW-lah (Italian), pah-O-lah (Spanish)	Italian, Spanish