Here’s a proverb transformed into a sneaky chuckle in disguise: laugh up one’s sleeve. Ever found yourself secretly giggling at something, trying to suppress it in the most discrete way possible? Then you’ve laughed up your sleeve, my friend.
Related and Similar Terms
- Up One’s Sleeve: To have a secret plan or advantage
- Hold One’s Tongue: To keep silent about something
- Grin Like a Cheshire Cat: To smile broadly but often in a scheming way
- Play One’s Cards Close to the Chest: To be secretive about one’s intentions
- Keep Mum: To stay silent, especially to keep a secret
Synonyms
- Secretly Amused
- Concealed Mirth
- Hidden Laughter
Antonyms
- Burst Out Laughing
- Openly Amused
- Publicly Guffaw
Humor-filled Quotes
“Anyone who believes he has a foolproof plan has overlooked something.” – Edward A. Murphy
“He who laughs last, laughs longest.” – Traditional English Proverb
Proverbs
“Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.” – This age-old advice against premature celebration often brings to mind a wise old farmer chuckling up his sleeve.
“In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.” – Perhaps leading us to think about the one-eyed man secretly smirking at the clueless inhabitants.
Literature and Entertainment References
- Books: “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen (Mr. Darcy often has reason to laugh up his sleeve at the silly antics of others)
- Movies: “Ocean’s Eleven” (The characters often have hidden plans, chuckling at the audience, and each other.)
Fun Quiz
💡 Inspiration: Next time you feel the urge to laugh at someone’s antics but want to keep it secret, just imagine yourself in old-time fashion with big loose sleeves to hide your giggle. Keep the fun and mirth in life, even if it’s neatly tucked away up your sleeve.
Till next time, may your heart be light and your laugh up your sleeve be merry.
👋 🖊️ W. T. Wittywords
