
Drink, laugh, shout, etc. yourself silly
Colloquial Usage
The phrase is informal, best used among friends or in laid-back settings, not in professional or formal situations.
At the reunion, we drank ourselves silly and reminisced about old times.
Emotional Release
It often implies a sense of release or a break from restraint, showing a raw emotional state.
After final exams, they shouted themselves silly at the beach party.
Hyperbolic Expression
It's an exaggerated way to describe actions, not meant to be taken literally.
The show was so funny, we nearly laughed ourselves silly.
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