The idiom "laugh on the other side of one's face" is derived from the idea that a person's expression changes from one of happiness or amusement to one of disappointment or dejection. It is thought to have originated in the late 19th or early 20th century. The expression is used to suggest that someone's initial joy or optimism gives way to a less favorable outcome, causing their expression to shift from laughter to a more somber expression.

What is the origin of the idiom "laugh on the other side of one's face" and when to use it?

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to [laugh] on the other side of {one's} [face]

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Definição e significado de "laugh on the other side of one's face "em inglês

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