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fall about

British  

verb

  1. (intr, adverb) to laugh in an uncontrolled manner

    we fell about when we saw him

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Global smartphone shipments are forecast to fall about 14% this year, according to Counterpoint Research.

From Barron's Jun. 4, 2026

U.S. and Canadian officials were in talks this fall about a narrower deal that would provide tariff relief for steel and other sectors facing elevated tariffs.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 1, 2025

Of the 3,759 new first-year students enrolled this fall, about 21%, or 789, are internationals.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 28, 2025

Upon closer examination, the quote starts to fall about a bit.

From Salon Jun. 20, 2025

That Greek jokes fell flat on Latin ears should not surprise us; Shakespeare’s jokes don’t cause most modern audiences to fall about either.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith

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