EN · C2

The punchline works through a sudden shift in expectations, so explaining it in advance would weaken the effect.

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Puenta działa dzięki nagłej zmianie oczekiwań, więc jej wcześniejsze wyjaśnienie osłabiłoby efekt.

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Flashcard #3881 · C2

The punchline works through a sudden shift in expectations, so explaining it in advance would weaken the effect.

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EN · C2
  1. A

    Shall we explain the punchline before delivering it?

    Może wyjaśnimy puentę przed jej wypowiedzeniem?

  2. B

    The punchline works through a sudden shift in expectations, so explaining it in advance would weaken the effect.

    Puenta działa dzięki nagłej zmianie oczekiwań, więc jej wcześniejsze wyjaśnienie osłabiłoby efekt.

  3. A

    What next step do you suggest?

    Jaki następny krok proponujesz?

  4. B

    Let’s preserve the moment of surprise.

    Zachowajmy moment zaskoczenia.

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Translations

PolishPuenta działa dzięki nagłej zmianie oczekiwań, więc jej wcześniejsze wyjaśnienie osłabiłoby efekt.No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.
GermanDie Pointe wirkt durch einen plötzlichen Wechsel der Erwartungen; sie vorher zu erklären würde den Effekt abschwächen.No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.
SpanishEl remate funciona gracias a un cambio brusco de expectativas, por lo que explicarlo de antemano debilitaría el efecto.No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.

Examples of use

Polish

Omawianie mechanizmów komizmu w tekście.

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English

Discussing how humour works in a text.

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German

Die Funktionsweise von Komik in einem Text besprechen.

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Spanish

Comentar los mecanismos del humor en un texto.

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Russian

Обсуждение механизмов комического в тексте.

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