take a joke

Frequency: 7.715.8 per million words

To be able to laugh at a joke that is about oneself.

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Examples (10)

  • The trouble is she can't take a joke.
  • It's important to be able to take a joke in this profession.
  • He's a good sport; he can always take a joke about himself.
  • I hope you can take a joke, because we tease each other a lot here.
  • Don't worry, I can take a joke, even if it's at my expense.
  • Some people find it hard to take a joke when they are the target.
  • She learned to take a joke after spending years with her witty siblings.
  • If you can't take a joke, maybe you shouldn't dish them out.
  • He tried to make her take the joke lightly, but she was offended.
  • A truly confident person can always take a joke without getting upset.