[Vocabulary] Talking about jokes

Question 1

He forgot the p_ and the joke fell flat.

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

Answer 1

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

Question 2

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

= игра слов

Answer 2

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

Question 3

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)

Answer 3

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

Question 4

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

= извините за каламбур

Answer 4

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

Question 5

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

(= смеясь над ней)

Answer 5

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