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The phrase "as laughable as it sounds" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when you want to emphasize that something is indeed ridiculous or amusing, even if it may be taken seriously by others.
Example: "The idea of training cats to fetch is, as laughable as it sounds, actually being explored by some researchers."
Alternatives: "as ridiculous as it seems" or "as silly as it appears".
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As laughable as it sounds now, this was actual government policy from 2009 to 2012.
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Laughable as it sounds, England could still win the World Cup.
But not as laughable as it once might have seemed.
The idea the Kings could snare one isn't as laughable as it was a couple of weeks ago.
It was as easy as it sounds.
"It's as complex as it sounds".
It's as exciting as it sounds.
Not as crazy as it sounds, guys.
And not as hard as it sounds.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
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