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Meaning of the word "crack a joke" in English

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crack a joke

US /kræk ə dʒoʊk/
UK /kræk ə dʒəʊk/

Idiom

to tell a joke

Example:
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He always knows how to crack a joke to lighten the mood.
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She tried to crack a joke, but no one laughed.
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