the best medicine

laughter is the best medicine

proverb Laughing a lot is a very effective means of recovering from physical or mental injury. More generally, keeping a positive outlook on life will help combat negative emotions during hard times. I think the best thing for you right now would be to spend some time with people you can joke around with. Laughter is the best medicine, after all.
See also: laughter, medicine
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

the best ˈmedicine

the best way of improving a situation, especially of making you feel happier: Laughter is the best medicine.
See also: medicine
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • it takes a village
  • village
  • teach a man to fish
  • be the spice of life
  • an old poacher makes the best gamekeeper
  • best-laid plans go astray, the
  • the best-laid plans
  • the best-laid plans go astray
  • the best-laid plans of mice and men
  • for want of a nail
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