near the knuckle

US /nɪr ðə ˈnʌkəl/
UK /nɪr ðə ˈnʌkəl/
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на грани фола, неприличный, оскорбительный

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.
Его шутки были немного на грани фола для семейного сбора.
The comedian's routine was quite near the knuckle, but the audience loved it.
Выступление комика было довольно на грани фола, но зрителям понравилось.