One laughed on the wrong side of one's mouth when the joke landed awkwardly, revealing more discomfort than amusement.

Despite the criticism, laughing on the wrong side of one's mouth became his reflex, revealing he wasn't truly at ease.

In local gossip, the phrase 'laughs on the wrong side of one's mouth' is often used to describe someone concealing anger with a false smile.

When one heard the verdict, one laughed on the wrong side of one's face, trying to make light of the disappointment.

Anyone who underestimates the competition will laugh on the wrong side of one's face when reality hits.

One laughs on the wrong side of one's face when told an unkind joke about oneself.

After the policy backfired and the apology made things worse, the minister remarked that they just can't do right for doing wrong.

His blunt tone can comb someone's hair the wrong way during collaborative meetings.

One may laugh on the wrong side of one's mouth when an arrogant colleague finally trips up.

He told himself that two wrongs make a right after he stole her notebook because she had borrowed his pen without asking.