Etymology
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Calque of French c’est à rire
it is to laugh
- (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.