B2.8 Expressions - Having fun

Question 1

My brother tried to __________ me by switching the sugar with salt – luckily, I noticed before adding it to my tea!

Accepted Answer

play a joke on

Question 2

Don’t be so serious all the time—it really can __________ playing board games if you keep arguing about the rules.

Accepted Answer

take the fun out of

Question 3

The comedian was brilliant; he managed to __________, turning a very serious idea into a clever joke.

Accepted Answer

make a play on words

Question 4

Even though I slipped on stage, I could __________ and laughed along with the audience.

Accepted Answer

see the funny side

Question 5

We still __________ that time we got locked out of the theatre during rehearsal – what a disaster it was!

Accepted Answer

have a laugh about

Question 6

During the quiz night, we had the chance to __________ the other team and test our knowledge of general trivia.

Accepted Answer

pit our wits against

Questions 6