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to get the joke
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to understand the humor or irony behind a joke or a humorous situation
Example
Sometimes cultural references make it hard for people to get the joke if they aren’t familiar with them.
She didn’t get the joke at first, but then she realized it was a play on words.
Everyone burst out laughing, but he looked confused because he didn’t get the joke.
I had to explain the punchline before she could get the joke and join in on the laughter.
It took him a moment, but he finally started laughing when he got the joke.
