Take a joke Meaning in English
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdʒoʊk
TAYK-uh-JOHK
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /dʒˈəʊk
TAYK-uh-JOHK
Definición
To not get upset or offended when someone makes a joke about you; to handle jokes in a good-natured way.
Uso & Matices
Usually says someone isn’t easily offended by teasing or jokes, often said approvingly. Used in informal and friendly situations. Opposite: 'can't take a joke.' Not about joke-telling ability, but about receiving jokes.
Spanish: aguantar una broma - tomarse una broma bienPortuguese (BR): levar numa boa uma piada - aceitar uma brincadeiraPortuguese (PT): levar numa boa uma piada - aceitar uma brincadeiraChinese (Simplified): 能开得起玩笑 - 能接受玩笑Chinese (Traditional): 能開得起玩笑 - 能接受玩笑Hindi: मजाक सह लेना - मजाक को सहजता से लेनाArabic: يتقبل المزاح - يتحمل النكتةBengali: কৌতুক সহ্য করা - ঠাট্টা মজা নিতে পারাRussian: понимать шутки - воспринимать шутки нормальноJapanese: 冗談を受け入れる - 冗談を気にしないVietnamese: chịu được trò đùa - không giận khi bị trêuKorean: 농담을 받아들이다 - 농담을 잘 받아주다Turkish: şakadan alınmamak - şakayı kaldırmakUrdu: مزاح برداشت کرنا - مذاق کو سنجیدگی سے نہ لیناIndonesian: menerima lelucon - tidak mudah tersinggung dengan lelucon
Oraciones de Ejemplo
He can take a joke and never gets angry when we tease him.
basic
Some people can't take a joke and get upset easily.
basic
If you want to work here, you need to take a joke sometimes.
basic
Relax, you need to learn how to take a joke!
natural
Don’t worry, I can take a joke—just don’t cross the line.
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It's important to take a joke in good spirit, even if it's a little embarrassing.
natural