[Idiom] IN STITCHES. - Learn How to Be In Stitches with Laughter

Laughing uncontrollably.

The expression "in stitches" means to laugh uncontrollably. The phrase stems from the physical side effect of laughing so hard that it feels like the sides of one's stomach are being stitched together. When someone is "in stitches," they're usually laughing so hard that it's difficult to stop or even talk.

Example Sentences

1. The movie had us in stitches.

   The movie made us laugh a lot.

2. Her comedy routine left the entire audience in stitches.

   Her comedy act made the audience laugh continuously.

3. We were all in stitches during the stand-up show because the jokes were so funny.

   We laughed uncontrollably during the stand-up comedy show.