Jokes Flashcards

1
Q

He forgot the p_ and the joke fell flat.

= the last line of the joke, which makes it funny

A

He forgot the punchline and the joke fell flat.
/ˈpʌntʃlaɪn/

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2
Q

This is a well-known joke based on a p_: “What’s black and white and red (= read) all over?” “A newspaper.”

= игра слов

A

This is a well-known joke based on a pun: “What’s black and white and red (= read) all over?” “A newspaper.”

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3
Q

I don’t think this couple will last long - he’s constantly making jokes _ _ ex_.

(= mock her, make her the butt of the joke, подшучивает над ней)

A

I don’t think this couple will last long - he’s constantly making jokes at her expense.

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Q

So let’s kick off, n_ p_ in_,
with a little soccer.

= извините за каламбур

A

So let’s kick off, no pun intended,
with a little soccer.

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5
Q

He’s objectifying her - he’s enteretaining us _ her ex_.

(= смеясь над ней)

A

He’s objectifying her - he’s enteretaining us at her expense.

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