to stay positive by joking about problems
оставаться позитивным, шутя над проблемами (ostavat'sya pozitivnym, shutya nad problemami)
"She laughs off trouble when flight delays throw off plans."
"Она laughs off trouble, когда задержки рейсов нарушают планы." (Ona **laughs off trouble**, kogda zaderzhki reysov narushayut plany.)
to make someone feel sad; to move to a lower position
to study or read something carefully
to create a positive environment with hopeful energy
to change to a newer or better version of something
to defeat someone so they can no longer compete
to use past achievements as a foundation for more success
