Take A Joke (Verb)
Meaning
Listen to a joke at one's own expense; "Can't you take a joke?".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- He couldn't take a joke about his lack of sporting skills.
- She started laughing as well when she realized everyone at the party could take a joke.
- There's no need to get so angry, can't you just take a joke?
- Initially she was embarrassed but eventually learned to take a joke from her coworkers.
- After dating for several years, she realized he couldn't take a joke, especially when it was at his expense.