🗓️ Idiom: Share a Joke (v)
💬 Meaning
- To tell or exchange something funny with another person.
- To laugh together about something light-hearted at work.
🧠 Example Sentences
- The team shared a joke before the meeting to lighten the mood.
- It’s nice to share a joke with colleagues during a coffee break.
- They often share a joke to make stressful days more enjoyable.
🏛️ Origin
The phrase “share a joke” became common in the 20th century, reflecting the idea of humour as a social act. Sharing laughter has always been seen as a way to connect people and strengthen workplace relationships.
📝 Practice Exercises
1. Fill in the blank:
Before starting the presentation, the manager decided to _______ to help everyone relax.
Answer
share a joke
2. Multiple choice:
What does it mean to “share a joke”?
a) To argue with a colleague
b) To tell something funny together
c) To work on a serious project
Answer
b) To tell something funny together
3. Change the sentence using “share a joke”:
“They laughed together during lunch.”
Answer
They shared a joke during lunch.
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Rob is a CELTA qualified English teacher with 15 years of international experience. He has a BSc and PGDip from Loughborough and St Andrews universities in the UK. He has taught in Thailand and Saudi Arabia and now works with professionals worldwide.
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