Used when describing situations where something is so funny it causes people to laugh uncontrollably. The comedian was so hilarious that the audience fell about.
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Group Laughter
Often used when everyone in a group starts laughing together. At the family reunion, we all fell about at Uncle Joe's stories.
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Exaggerated Reaction
Can imply that the reaction is more dramatic or exaggerated than usual. She heard the punchline and fell about as if she'd never stop laughing.