near the knuckle

US /nɪr ðə ˈnʌkəl/
UK /nɪr ðə ˈnʌkəl/
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قريب من الفحش, غير لائق, على الحافة

almost offensive or rude, especially because of being sexual or involving rude humor

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His jokes were a bit near the knuckle for the family gathering.
كانت نكاته قريبة من الفحش قليلاً للتجمع العائلي.
The comedian's routine was quite near the knuckle, but the audience loved it.
كان روتين الكوميدي قريبًا من الفحش، لكن الجمهور أحبه.