laugh at
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle at
Meanings
Show amusement toward someone or something
Why “at”? AT can send words or actions toward someone in a sharp way.
“They laughed at his joke.”
“Please don't laugh at my mistake.”
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get at
Same at pattern: pressure
Criticise someone repeatedly or unfairly; Suggest or mean something indirectly; Reach or gain access to something
go at
Same at pattern: pressure
Work on something with strong energy; Attack or argue with strong energy
shout at
Same at pattern: pressure
Speak loudly toward someone, often angrily
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