Tag Archives: idioms
Typecasting
Q: What did the mouse say to the keyboard?A: You are really my type! Explanation: Computer humor! A mouse can be a small animal or a device that helps you work with a computer. In this joke, I am talking … Continue reading
A Hard Rain is Gonna Fall
Q: What is worse than raining cats and dogs?A: Hailing taxis! Explanation: Precipitation is water in any form that falls from the sky. This includes rain, snow, sleet and hail. Hail is frozen rain, ice, that falls; it can be very small … Continue reading
X Marks the Spot
Q: What did the Dalmatian say after eating lunch? A: Wow, that really hit the spot! Explanation: If you have seen the movie 101 Dalmatians, you know that Dalmatians are a breed of dog known for their spots. While I like … Continue reading
Uncomfortably Close
Q: What do you call a grilled cheese sandwich that gets right up in your face? A: Too close for comfort food! Explanation: Comfort food is food that makes you feel good, perhaps by reminding you of a special time, place, … Continue reading
Hitchhiker’s Guide to Leap Day
Q: What do you tell a hitchhiker on leap day? A: Hop in! Explanation: Happy leap day, leap year day, February 29! It’s not every year I can explain a joke on February 29!! (Leap year happens once every four years.) … Continue reading
Wild and Free
Q: What did the tiger say to her cubs before they went out to play? A: Be careful–it’s a jungle out there! Explanation: A jungle is a forest in tropical areas. In a jungle there are many trees and plants that … Continue reading
Can you ear me now?
Q: What has many ears but cannot hear? A: A field of corn! Explanation: “Ear” has two meanings (when used as a noun, a thing): 1) Most people (and most animals) have an ear on each side of their head that allow them … Continue reading
