near the knuckle

US /nɪr ðə ˈnʌkəl/
UK /nɪr ðə ˈnʌkəl/
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limite, osé, un peu vulgaire

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.
Ses blagues étaient un peu limites pour la réunion de famille.
The comedian's routine was quite near the knuckle, but the audience loved it.
Le numéro du comédien était assez limite, mais le public a adoré.