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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Take or handle a joke

Is there a difference between:
Can't you take a joke.
Can't you handle a joke.

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Anonymous Is there a difference between: Can't you take a joke ? Can't you handle a joke ? No, the intent is the same, but in my experience the usual word is 'take'.

— CalifJim

  • Anonymous Is there a difference between: Can't you take a joke ?
  • Can't you handle a joke ?
  • No, the intent is the same, but in my experience the usual word is 'take'.
  • CJ
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Anonymous Is there a difference between: Can't you take a joke? Can't you handle a joke?
No, the intent is the same, but in my experience the usual word is 'take'.

CJ
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