Tag Archives: Idiom

They Might Be Giants’ Words

Posted on October 17, 2021 by stfleming

Q: What is the best way to talk to a giant?A: Use big words! Explanation: When I think of giants, I think of characters like those from Roald Dahl’s The BFG, Jack and the Beanstalk, and A Monster Calls.  They are … Continue reading →

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Dirtless

Posted on October 10, 2021 by stfleming

Q: Why did the thief wash his clothes after the robbery?A: He wanted to make a clean getaway! Explanation: A thief is a robber, someone who steals things. Washing your clothes, well, you already know, will make your clothes clean. A … Continue reading →

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Zombie Out

Posted on October 3, 2021 by stfleming

Q: Why didn’t the zombie go to work? A: Because he felt rotten! Explanation: When you are sick, it is very important that you don’t go to work or school, especially now with COVID still making people sick.  If you feel … Continue reading →

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Them’s Fighting Words!

Posted on September 12, 2021 by stfleming

Q: Why did the dentist and the manicurist decide not to be friends?A: Because they were always fighting tooth and nail! Explanation: A dentist is a doctor that improves the health of your teeth.  A manicurist is a specialist who … Continue reading →

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A Weight Off My Shoulder

Posted on August 29, 2021 by stfleming

Q: Why was the pirate sad when his parrot left? A: It gave him the cold shoulder! Explanation: Yes, the last parrot joke for a while. Have you seen those pictures of a pirate with a parrot sitting on his shoulder?  … Continue reading →

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Made in the Shade

Posted on June 20, 2021 by stfleming

Q: Why didn’t the girl trust the trees near her home?A: They seemed a little shady! Explanation: Shade is the darker, cooler area under a tree when the sun is shining on the tree.  If you want to get out of … Continue reading →

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A Breath of Fresh Air

Posted on May 1, 2021 by stfleming

Q: What do you call a carrot that insults a rabbit?A: A fresh vegetable! Explanation: It is springtime in the northern hemisphere and it is time to plant the vegetable garden.  That way, you can eat fresh vegetables when they are … Continue reading →

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Holy Toledo!

Posted on April 10, 2021 by stfleming

Q: Why did the golfer wear two pairs of pants?A: In case he got a hole in one! Explanation: I have never been golfing but this joke made me laugh.  Pants are an item of clothing that you put on one … Continue reading →

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Nip it in the Flower

Posted on April 4, 2021 by stfleming

Q: What did the big flower say to the little flower? A: Hi, bud! Explanation: Spring is in the air in the northern hemisphere and gardens are blooming! Bud is a word that is used as a synonym for friend, short … Continue reading →

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Spring Ahead, Fall Back

Posted on March 27, 2021 by stfleming

Q: Why did Humpty Dumpty have a great fall? A: He wanted to make up for a lousy summer! Explanation: In my neck of the woods, summer has turned to fall. Humpty Dumpty is a character from Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes. … Continue reading →

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