Meaning of the word "a rich man's joke is always funny" in English
What does "a rich man's joke is always funny" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
a rich man's joke is always funny
US /ə rɪtʃ mænz dʒoʊk ɪz ˈɔːlweɪz ˈfʌni/
UK /ə rɪtʃ mænz dʒəʊk ɪz ˈɔːlweɪz ˈfʌni/
Idiom
people tend to laugh at or agree with the jokes and opinions of wealthy or powerful individuals, regardless of whether they are actually good, in order to please them
Example:
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The CEO's terrible pun had the whole room laughing; I guess a rich man's joke is always funny.
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Everyone pretended to enjoy his boring stories because a rich man's joke is always funny.