Figurative Language
Break the ice
To initiate conversation or alleviate tension in a social situation
Mojito
Ingredients: White rum, fresh mint leaves, lime juice, sugar, soda water.
Crossed Fingers
Meaning: Crossing fingers is often done for luck or to express hopefulness about something.
Mc Donalds
Why did the bicycle fall over
Explanation: It was two-tired! (This joke uses a pun on "too tired" sounding like "two-tired," referring to having two tires.)
Hit the nail on the head
To accurately identify or address a problem
Moscow Mule
Ingredients: Vodka, ginger beer, lime juice, served over ice in a copper mug.
Eye Roll
Meaning: Rolling eyes can indicate frustration, annoyance, or disbelief, often in response to something perceived as silly or absurd.
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Chipotle
What do you call fake spaghetti?
Explanation: An impasta! (This joke is a pun on "impostor" sounding like "impasta," a play on words with fake spaghetti.
Bite the bullet
To endure a difficult situation or task
Margarita
Ingredients: Tequila, triple sec (orange liqueur), lime juice, served with salt on the rim.
OK Sign
Meaning: Forming a circle with the thumb and index finger, with the other fingers extended. It can indicate agreement, approval, or that everything is good.
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5-Guys
I used to play piano by ear, but now I use my hands... what does this mean
Explanation: This joke is a play on the phrase "play by ear," which means to play music without reading sheet music, relying on hearing and memory instead of sight. The punchline humorously misunderstands the expression by taking it literally.
Piece of cake
Something that is very easy to do
Old Fashioned
Ingredients: Bourbon or rye whiskey, sugar cube (or simple syrup), Angostura bitters, orange twist.
Face Palm
Meaning: Placing the palm of one's hand on the face, typically in response to embarrassment, frustration, or disbelief.
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Subway
What did one ocean say to the other ocean?
Explanation: Nothing, they just waved! (This joke uses wordplay with "waved," which can mean waving hello or waving as in ocean waves.)
Costs an arm and a leg
Something that is very expensive
Bloody Mary
Ingredients: Vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, celery salt, garnished with celery stalk and lemon wedge
Crossed Arms
Meaning: Folding arms across the chest can indicate defensiveness, disagreement, or that someone is closed off to communication.
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Panda Express
Why did the tomato turn red?
Because it saw the salad dressing! (This joke is a pun where "dressing" can mean both the clothing and the condiment for salads.)