[Vocabulary] Talking about jokes Flashcards

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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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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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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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