in een deuk liggen

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, to lie in a dent, apparently referring to the physical effects of laughing intensely (compare English split one's sides).

Verb[edit]

in een deuk liggen

  1. (intransitive, idiomatic) To be overcome with laughter, split one's sides.
    Synonyms: dubbel liggen, stukgaan

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