make a joke

Examples (10)

• He always tries to make a joke to lighten the mood.
• During the tense meeting, someone tried to make a joke but it fell flat.
• She likes to make a joke about herself to break the ice.
• Can you please stop trying to make a joke? This is serious.
• It's not appropriate to make a joke about such a sensitive topic.
• To avoid crying, she decided to make a joke about her predicament.
• The comedian's ability to make a joke out of everyday situations was remarkable.
• He had a habit of trying to make a joke even when no one was listening.
• Sometimes, it's best not to make a joke at someone else's expense.
• After an awkward silence, I decided to make a joke to ease the tension.