| Phrase/Idiom | tongue in cheek |
|---|---|
| Definition | If you describe a remark as “tongue in cheek”, you mean that it is not meant to be taken seriously; it is meant to be gunny or ironic. |
| Example | My remark was taken seriously, even if it was supposed to be tongue in cheek. |
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