2007-01-01 03:24:34 · 4 answers · asked by G-Man 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Laugh in One’s Sleeve (To).
The French is: “Rire sous cape,” or “Rire sous son bonnet.” The German is: “Ins faüstchen lachen.” The Latin is: “In stomacho ridre.” These expressions indicate secret derision; laughing at one, not with one. But such phrases as “In sinu gaudre” mean to feel secret joy, to rejoice in one’s heart of hearts.
2007-01-01 03:31:54 · answer #1 · answered by ilovephotographyandmusic 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Be the first (and sometimes the only one) who knows the outcome ...
2007-01-01 03:31:55 · answer #2 · answered by Vesna G 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Conceal one's laughter, rather than do it openly.
2007-01-01 03:26:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
You do that when you feel smug and self-assured about something.
2007-01-01 06:52:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋