[Vocabulary] Talking about 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/
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.”
3
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.