near the knuckle
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(of jokes or remarks) close to the limits of what people can tolerate or find acceptable, particularly if it is offensive or sexually suggestive
Dialect
British
British
Idiom
Informal
예시들
Her sense of humor is always near the knuckle, and she often makes jokes that push the boundaries of politeness.
The comedian's jokes were witty but sometimes near the knuckle, causing a few uncomfortable moments in the audience.
