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Unit 5 - Lesson 4

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practical joke

to take a joke

sport

state

to cross the line

the butt of the joke

Practical joke

/pɹˈæktɪkəl dʒˈoʊk/

[ noun ]

a trick or prank played on someone, typically intended to be humorous, but sometimes causing embarrassment or surprise

Grammatical Information:

compound noun

To take a joke

/tˈeɪk ɐ dʒˈoʊk/

[ noun ]

to be able to accept or endure a joke, especially one that might be teasing or critical, without becoming upset

Sport

ɔ:

[ noun ]

someone known for their response to challenges, defeat, or difficult circumstances

State

eɪ

[ noun ]

a person or thing's condition at a particular time

To cross the line

/kɹˈɔs ðɪ ɐ lˈaɪn/

[ noun ]

Disapproving

Idiom

to show a behavior that is unacceptable or improper

What is the origin of the idiom "cross the line" and when to use it?

The idiom "cross the line" likely emerged from the concept of drawing lines or boundaries to establish acceptable behavior or standards. By crossing the line, someone is symbolically stepping over that boundary, often into territory that is considered unacceptable, offensive, or morally objectionable. It is often used to describe situations where someone's actions, words, or behavior overstep what is considered acceptable, appropriate, or morally right.

The butt of the joke

/ðə bˈʌt ʌv ðɪ ɐ dʒˈoʊk/

[ noun ]

the person or subject that the joke is directed at

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