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British pronunciation/mˌeɪk ɐ kɹˈak/
American pronunciation/mˌeɪk ɐ kɹˈæk/

"[make] a crack" 的定义和意义

to make a crack
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说一些聪明但可笑的话

to offer a humorous or witty comment, often with the aim of ridiculing disrespecting someone or something
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to [make] a crack definition and meaning

What is the origin of the idiom "make a crack" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "make a crack" is not specifically traceable to a particular source. The word "crack" has long been associated with the act of making jokes or clever remarks. The usage of "crack" in this sense can be traced back to the late 16th or early 17th century, where it originally referred to the sound of a sharp blow or a sudden noise.

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John can't resist making a crack about the weather whenever it starts raining during our picnics.
The hammer made a crack in the wall as he tried to hang the painting.
When he's in a good mood, he'll make a crack about anything and everything, keeping us entertained all day.
Even in serious situations, he manages to make a crack to ease the tension.
She always knows how to make a crack that lightens the mood during tense meetings.
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