Expressions (A–Z)
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a joke with a beard
An old and well-known joke.
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B
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bad joke
By extension: a failed attempt. A disappointing event.
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Black Humor
Humorous words and jokes about matters of death or disaster.
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British humor
A joke with subtle humor or hidden meaning.
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C
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Can I touch you?
Humorously: You are very famous. A response to someone who became famous or is t...
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comic relief
An entertaining event that occurs in the course of more serious events.
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D
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Don't make me laugh
(Slang) By extension: Don't talk nonsense. What you're saying doesn't make sense...
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Don't you have a life?/Get a life
Figuratively: Why do you work such long hours? Or: Why are you always interested...
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I
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If a donkey climbs a ladder
See: "Until a donkey climbs a ladder."
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If Grandma Had Wheels
A dismissive response to a speculative or unrealistic idea.
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