idiom
laughter is the best medicine
LAF-ter iz the BEST MED-ih-sin
ˈlæftər ɪz ðə bɛst ˈmɛdɪsɪnListen
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Syllable breakdown
laughteristhebestmedicine
Dictionary meaning
humor and positive emotional expression contribute significantly to healing and well-being; the idea that finding joy and laughter in life can help overcome illness, stress, or hardship as effectively as medical treatment
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