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Tongue in cheek usually means a figure of speech in one which can laugh in situations that aren't intended to be humorous. Sometimes when a person laughs at something that isn't humor in the normal sense they tend to close their mouths and giggle with their tongue planted in their cheek.
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What does the idiom tongue-in-check mean?
Nothing. The phrase is tongue in cheek, as if you were talking with your tongue twisted into your cheek instead of in the middle of your mouth. Tongue in cheek means you are not speaking seriously, but in jest.
What is an analogy of respect?
Respect is to Aretha Franklin as Honesty is to Billy Joel (meant tongue in cheek)
What is meant by the expression 'tongue in cheek'?
It is a sarcastic statement.if you say something tongue in cheek, what you have said is a joke, although it might seem to be serious.'And we all know what a passionate love life I have!' he said, tongue in cheek.Making a statement that should not be taken seriously, irony and sarcasm are examples of a tongue-in-cheek comment. Can also be amusing.Example:Lady Ahley: If you were my husband sir I would poison you tea.Churchill with his tongue in cheek reply: If you were my wife, I'd drink it.
How can you use the expression tongue in cheek?
This expression means stated with insincerity, irony or playful exaggeration. When Dad said he was glad that Mom's parents were coming to visit and staying for a whole week, he meant it tongue in cheek.
When was Tongue 'n' Cheek created?
Tongue n' Cheek was created on 2009-09-20.
When did Tongue 'n' Cheek end?
Tongue 'n' Cheek ended in 1991.
What type of figurative language is poisonous tongue and what is meant by the phrase?
If anyone is harsh is his tongue and says killing words.
What is the meaning of 'tongue and chick'?
What you must have heard was tongue in cheek and it means farcical. A play done tongue in cheek makes fun of itself. It is a parody. Basically: joking. Tongue in cheek refers to the facial gesture of using the tongue to make the cheek stick out on one side, which is a sign of skepticism or disbelief. Something said "tongue in cheek" is not to be taken seriously.
When was The Anatomy of the Tongue in Cheek created?
The Anatomy of the Tongue in Cheek was created on 2001-08-28.
What is called to sleep on a book and retian the information?
A tongue-in-cheek answer to a tongue-in-cheek question: Learning by osmosis.
What is the best translation of the English idiom tongue in cheek into Spanish?
To speak with tongue in cheek = Hablar con sorna
Does he love you if he kissed someone else?
It depends how and why the kiss was given. A kiss on the cheek, is much different then a tongue in mouth kiss.It depends how and why the kiss was given. A kiss on the cheek, is much different then a tongue in mouth kiss.It depends how and why the kiss was given. A kiss on the cheek, is much different then a tongue in mouth kiss.It depends how and why the kiss was given. A kiss on the cheek, is much different then a tongue in mouth kiss.It depends how and why the kiss was given. A kiss on the cheek, is much different then a tongue in mouth kiss.It depends how and why the kiss was given. A kiss on the cheek, is much different then a tongue in mouth kiss.
