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The Idiom Attic - a collection of hundreds of English idioms, each one explained.

"comedy" idioms...

See also, a list of phrases that relate in some way to the word comedy

" Crack someone up "
Meaning:
Make someone laugh.
Example:
He's hilarious. He cracks me up.
Where did it originate?:
USA, mid to late 20th century.
Where is it used?:
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More idioms about:   america  
" Tongue in cheek "
Meaning:
Humorously, not to be taken seriously.
Example:
Saying that I had drunk ten pints before the accident was meant to be ironic and tongue in cheek, unfortunately the police didn't see the joke.
Where did it originate?:
Britain, 19th century - in the works of Sir Walter Scott.
Where is it used?:
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