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Laugh, scream, etc. your head off

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Exaggeration

The phrase uses hyperbole and doesn't mean literally losing one's head.

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At the party, we laughed our heads off at the absurd costumes.
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Intensity

This phrase emphasizes a very high degree of emotion.

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She was screaming her head off when her favorite band came onstage.
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Informal

It's casual language, appropriate for friendly conversations, not formal ones.

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They were crying their heads off after watching the funny movie.
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