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Idiom: Half Joke

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half joke 

Meanings

A statement which contains elements of both jest and seriousness.

To make a half joke.

Example Sentences

1
I didn't mean to offend you, it was only a half joke.
2
He made a half joke about his upcoming presentation, trying to conceal his nervousness.
3
She said it as a half joke, but deep down she wanted it to happen.
4
The comedian's half joke received a lukewarm response from the audience.
5
He always tries to make me laugh with his half jokes.

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