it is to laugh

English

Etymology

Calque of French c’est à rire

Phrase

it is to laugh

1. (humorous) It is absurd or laughable.
   • 1934, Woman's World, volume 50, number 7, page 6:

     Then, “It is to laugh,” said Karen with characteristic Courtney light-heartedness.

   • 1997, Duckman (season 4 episode 25: "Hamlet 2: This Time It's Personal")

     DUCKMAN: In fact, I just spent two minutes writing a play which you can help me perform for King Chicken. Any questions?
     CHARLES: Yes, when's the English translation come out?
     DUCKMAN: Ho ho. It is to laugh.