in zijn vuistje lachen

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, “to laugh in one's fist.” Compare German sich ins Fäustchen lachen, Polish śmiać się w kułak.

Verb[edit]

in zijn vuistje lachen

  1. to laugh in one's sleeve (to laugh in secret or to oneself, usually gloatingly)

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