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het_48 | The text plays on the double meaning of 'cross-references'. In one sense, it refers to references in a text that point to other parts of the text or to other texts. In a more figurative sense, it suggests that instead of direct answers, one only finds connections or references to other questions or problems, which can be interpreted as a commentary on the complexity of seeking knowledge or truth. | There are no answers , only cross - references . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_52 | The text is a play on the common phrase 'Guns don't kill people; people kill people' to highlight the debate over gun control. However, it does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | Guns don ' t kill people . Bullets kill people . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_53 | The text is a humorous statement that plays on the concept of being 'dead' in a metaphorical sense to avoid taxes, rather than the literal meaning of death. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for its humor. | I ' m spending a year dead for tax purposes . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_57 | The text is a proverb suggesting that it is better to have a small but certain advantage now than the possibility of a greater one later. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | Better an egg today than a hen tomorrow . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_61 | The text is a piece of advice suggesting that one should refrain from taking action when uncertain. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | When in doubt , do nothing . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_63 | The text is a play on the famous James Bond catchphrase 'shaken, not stirred', which refers to his preference for how his martinis are prepared. However, it also incorporates a reference to the Borg from the Star Trek franchise, creating a humorous blend of two different fictional universes. The pun is not based on different meanings of the same word or similar-sounding words, but rather on the unexpected combination of elements from different sources for comedic effect. | My name is Bond , James Bond of Borg . You will be shaken , not stirred . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_68 | The text is a biblical proverb from the King James Version of the Bible (Matthew 6:34) meaning that one should not worry about the future and instead focus on the present. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_79 | The text plays on the reputation of the Yugo, a car known for being unreliable and low-powered, suggesting humorously that an optimist is someone who has enough hope to believe they can tow with such a vehicle. However, it does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for its humor. | Optimist : A Yugo owner with a trailer hitch ! | The given text is a non-pun |
het_81 | The text is an idiomatic expression encouraging individuals to thrive in whatever situation they find themselves in. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | Bloom where you are planted . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_84 | The text does not appear to play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. It seems to be a straightforward statement about the possibility of the President visiting, without any evident wordplay or linguistic ambiguity. | I ' d love to , but the President said he might drop in . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_85 | The text is a proverb meaning that complex or difficult tasks take time to complete and cannot be rushed. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | Rome wasn ' t built in a day . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_88 | The text is an idiomatic expression that means one should not make claims or promises if they are not willing or able to carry them out. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | Don ' t talk the talk if you can ' t walk the walk . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_91 | The text is a proverb suggesting that money can make things happen or encourage people to do things. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | Money makes the mare go . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_93 | The text is a play on the common phrase 'the love of money is the root of all evil', substituting 'evil' with 'politics'. While it may suggest a cynical view on politics, it does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | Love of money is the root of all politics . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_98 | The text is a proverb suggesting that just because dogs bark at someone, it doesn't mean the person is a thief. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | All are not thieves that dogs bark at . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_103 | The text sets up a scenario that plays on the common social expectation to say 'Bless you' after someone sneezes. It creates a humorous situation by implying uncertainty about the proper etiquette when God sneezes, as 'Bless you' is typically said to a person who sneezes, and it would be ironic to say it to God. | You go to heaven . . . God sneezes . . . What do you say ? | The given text is a non-pun |
het_109 | The text is a proverbial expression conveying that truth, despite being criticized, will always remain honorable and cannot be disgraced. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous or rhetorical effect. | Truth may be blamed , but it shall never be shamed . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_110 | The text plays on the expectation that pressing Control, Alt, Delete is a command on a computer to open the task manager or force a reboot, but humorously suggests it is an 'I.Q. Test', which is not a function of this keyboard command. The joke relies on the incongruity between the expected technical function and the suggested intelligence test, rather than on different meanings of the same word or similar-sounding words. | Press Control , Alt , Delete for an I . Q . Test . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_114 | The text plays on the common fear of heights but humorously substitutes 'widths' for 'heights', creating a comical effect because 'widths' is not typically associated with fear. The joke relies on the unexpected switch of one dimension for another, which sounds similar but is conceptually different. | I ' m not afraid of heights ; I ' m afraid of widths . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_118 | The text seems to be a title that is humorous due to its absurdity, combining an unlikely character (Ethel the Aardvark) with an unexpected and mundane profession (Quantity Surveying), followed by an even more incongruous addition ('...the Musical!'). However, it does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for its humor. | Ethel the Aardvark Goes Quantity Surveying . . . the Musical ! | The given text is a non-pun |
het_120 | The text is a play on the structure of the sentence rather than on the meaning of the words or similar-sounding words. It reverses the word order to create a mirrored sentence, but does not create a double meaning or rely on homophones. | This is your brain . Postscript on brain your is This . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_127 | The text is a play on the term 'food groups', typically referring to the categories of foods recommended for a balanced diet. However, it humorously replaces them with 'snack groups' which are not standard dietary recommendations. While it may be humorous, it does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | The four snack groups : cakes , crunchies , frozen and sweets . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_128 | The text plays on the common saying 'Old is Gold', which means that something old is valued or precious. However, it adds a twist with 'but never sold', creating a rhyme and a contrast without relying on different meanings of the same word or similar-sounding words. The humor comes from the rhyme and the contradiction of something valuable ('Gold') that is not sold, but there is no linguistic ambiguity. | Old is Gold , but never sold . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_130 | The text is a twist on the common phrase that usually states admiration for a solution, not a problem. However, it does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. It's a humorous statement but not based on linguistic ambiguities. | I don ' t have a solution but I really admire the problem . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_132 | The text is a play on the common phrase 'Behind every great man is a great woman,' but it replaces the second part with 'a jumble of wire' to humorously refer to the often messy cables found behind computers. While it plays on the structure of the well-known saying, it does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | Behind every good computer - is a jumble of wire . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_135 | The text is an idiomatic expression advising against making significant changes during a critical phase of an activity. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | Don ' t change horses in midstream . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_139 | The text is a proverbial expression meaning that two people may be able to solve a problem better than one person can alone. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | Two heads are better than one . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_146 | The text is a humorous play on the concept of phobias, where 'Aibohphobia' is a made-up term that itself is a palindrome, which is a word or phrase that reads the same backward as forward. The irony is that the name of the phobia of palindromes is itself a palindrome, which would presumably trigger the fear it describes. | Aibohphobia : Fear of palindromes . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_147 | The text is a play on a common phrase used by dentists to reassure patients before a procedure, suggesting that it won't be painful. However, it does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. It may be seen as ironic or humorous in context, but it is not a pun based on linguistic ambiguities. | Dentist ' s famous last words : " You won ' t feel a thing . . . " | The given text is a non-pun |
het_152 | The text seems to be a play on the literal meaning of a small pot heating up quickly and could also be interpreted as a metaphor for a person with a short temper ('little pot') getting angry ('easily hot') quickly. However, it does not exploit different meanings of the same word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | A little pot is easily hot . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_155 | The text is using the concept of 'screwups' metaphorically as a form of currency to humorously exaggerate the frequency of one's mistakes. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | If screwups were dollars , I ' d be a millionaire ! ! | The given text is a non-pun |
het_160 | The text is a proverbial expression conveying the idea that a positive attitude can lead to positive outcomes, while negativity is often faced alone. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | Smile , and the world smiles with you ; cry , and you cry alone . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_161 | The text is a humorous statement of self-confidence or arrogance, implying that the speaker does not admit to being wrong. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | I may have my faults , but being wrong ain ' t one of them . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_163 | The text is playing on the statistical concept that 'average' implies the middle value, so in a normal distribution, it is expected that 50% of the population will be below average. The humor comes from the presentation of this fact as a 'shocking truth' when it is actually a common statistical understanding. | SHOCKING TRUTH : 50 % of all people are below average . . . . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_164 | The text is a play on the idiom 'feet firmly planted on the ground', which means being realistic and practical. However, by saying 'in the air', it creates a humorous image and a contradiction, as one cannot have their feet 'firmly planted' in the air, which is not a solid surface. This juxtaposition creates a humorous effect, but it does not rely on different meanings of the same word or similar-sounding words. | Both of his feet are firmly planted in the air . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_167 | The text is a proverbial expression suggesting that a friend who has been reconciled after a disagreement may harbor resentment and thus be more dangerous. It does not play on the different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | A reconciled friend is a double enemy . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_169 | The text plays on the double meaning of the situation involving a nudist, who would not typically wear clothes and thus would not have pockets to pick, creating a humorous situation where the fear of pickpockets is irrelevant. | A nudist has no reason to fear a pickpocket . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_170 | The text is an idiomatic expression that advises against getting rid of something good when trying to get rid of something bad. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | Don ' t throw the baby out with the bathwater . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_171 | The text plays on the euphemistic phrase 'chronologically disadvantaged' as a humorous way to refer to someone being old without directly saying so. It contrasts the negative connotation of 'disadvantaged' with the neutral 'chronologically', creating a light-hearted way to address aging. | You ' re not old , You ' re chronologically disadvantaged | The given text is a non-pun |
het_173 | The text is a statement expressing the idea that poetic talent is innate, whereas oratory skills are developed through training. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | Poets are born , but orators are trained . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_175 | The text is a play on the common phrase 'It's been a pleasure doing business with you', reversing the words 'business' and 'pleasure' to create a humorous effect. This reversal subverts the expectation set by the familiar phrase. | It ' s been a business doing pleasure with you . . . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_176 | The text is a play on the common computer command 'CTRL + ALT + DEL', which is used to interrupt a computer operation. However, it humorously suggests using this command to perform an unrelated action, reading a message, which is not a function of the command. This is not a pun as it does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | Press < CTRL > < ALT > < DEL > to read the next message . . . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_178 | The text is a well-known proverb suggesting that one may be happier not knowing the whole truth or being unaware of certain things. It does not play on the different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | Ignorance is bliss . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_180 | The text is a humorous statement that plays on the idea of events being 'cancelled' due to lack of interest, as if the day itself could be cancelled like an event. However, it does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for its humor. | Today is cancelled due to lack of interest ! | The given text is a non-pun |
het_182 | The text is a proverbial expression meaning that one must leave their comfort zone to achieve greater things. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | He that stays in the valley will not get over the hill . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_190 | The text is a humorous statement that plays on the contradiction between being 'easy to please' and the demanding condition of 'as long as I get my way'. It does not involve a play on words or exploit different meanings of the same word or similar-sounding words. | I ' m easy to please as long as I get my way . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_192 | The text plays on the concept of a prime number, which is a number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself. The humor arises from the unlikelihood of someone being able to casually 'enter any 11-digit prime number', as prime numbers become less frequent and harder to identify as they get larger. However, this does not involve a play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | Enter any 11 - digit prime number to continue | The given text is a non-pun |
het_198 | The text plays on the double meaning of 'crackpots'. In one sense, 'crackpots' refers to eccentric or crazy people, while in another sense, it can literally refer to ceramic pots that are cracked. The term 'psychoceramics' humorously suggests a fake scientific study of such people by combining 'psycho-' (relating to the mind) and 'ceramics' (relating to pottery). | Psychoceramics : The study of crackpots . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_199 | The text plays on the term 'mainframe', which traditionally refers to a large, powerful computer used for large-scale computing purposes, not a peripheral. By humorously calling it a 'PC peripheral', which is typically a much smaller device like a mouse or keyboard, the text creates a humorous contrast and plays on the different meanings of 'mainframe' and 'peripheral'. | Mainframe : the biggest PC peripheral you can buy . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_205 | The text plays on the double meaning of 'having the last word'. In one sense, it means to win an argument or to be the person to make the final point. In another sense, it implies that by apologizing, one ends the argument, which is a twist on the expectation that 'having the last word' usually means not backing down. | If you want the last word with a woman , apologize . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_207 | The text is a proverbial expression that conveys the idea that being polite does not have a cost but can yield great benefits. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous or rhetorical effect. | Politeness costs nothing and gains everything . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_210 | The text is an idiomatic expression that means one should not do things in the wrong order. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | Don ' t put the cart before the horse . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_211 | The text is a common English language children's rhyme used to persuade the child victim of name-calling to ignore the taunt, to refrain from physical retaliation, and to remain calm and good-living. It does not involve a play on words or exploit different meanings of the same word. | Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_212 | The text does not appear to play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. It seems to be a straightforward statement implying that the person being asked may not provide the desired information or truthful answer. | If you really want to know , you won ' t ask me . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_214 | The text is a proverb that suggests that eggs and promises (oaths) are easily broken. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous or rhetorical effect. | Eggs and oaths are soon broken . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_220 | The text plays on the fact that the word 'home' contains the letters 'm-o-m' within it, suggesting that a 'home' is incomplete without a 'mom'. This creates a sentimental wordplay based on the composition of the word 'home'. | A home is not home without mom | The given text is a non-pun |
het_226 | The text is a proverb that means family relationships and loyalties are the strongest and most important ones. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | Blood is thicker than water . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_230 | The text is a quote from Sir Walter Scott and is often used to suggest that when people deceive others, they often create a complex situation of lies and deceit. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | What a tangled web we weave , when first we practice to deceive . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_232 | The text is a proverb suggesting that someone who wants to justify a wrongful action will first create a pretext for it. It does not play on the different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | He that would hang his dog gives out first that he is mad . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_233 | The text implies a play on the word 'own' in the context of slavery, but then twists the meaning to suggest that the speaker's wife 'owns' him as a slave, which is a play on the dynamics of marriage and the idea of being 'whipped' or controlled by a spouse. | I don ' t own any slaves . My wife has one , though . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_237 | The text is a play on the advertising slogan 'Have it your way' associated with Burger King, but with a twist referencing the Borg from Star Trek, who are known for saying 'Your [cultural and technological distinctiveness] will adapt to service us. Resistance is futile.' The humor arises from the juxtaposition of a well-known fast-food slogan with the Borg's disregard for individual preference, making it a pun. | BorgBurgers . We do it our way . Your way is irrelevant . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_238 | The text is an idiomatic expression that means one should be independent and not rely on others. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | Paddle your own canoe . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_241 | The text is a sarcastic remark implying that someone has acquired more education than they have the capacity to use wisely. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | You ' ve obviously been educated beyond your intelligence . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_243 | The text is an idiomatic expression that suggests if you don't use a skill or ability, you may lose it over time. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | Use it or lose it . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_245 | The text is a proverb suggesting that odd numbers bring good fortune. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | There is luck in odd numbers . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_255 | The text is a proverb that conveys the idea that consistent, efficient progress leads to success. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | Slow and steady wins the race . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_256 | The text is a proverb suggesting that clear boundaries contribute to good relationships. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | Good fences make good neighbors . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_262 | The text is a proverb suggesting that it is better to be flexible than to be so rigid that you break under pressure. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | Better bow than break . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_266 | The text is a proverb meaning that the true value or quality of something can only be judged when it's put to use or tried out. It does not play on the different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | The proof of the pudding is in the eating . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_269 | The text is an idiomatic expression that suggests that one who associates with bad company will likely be influenced negatively by them. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | If you lie down with dogs , you ' ll get up with fleas . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_271 | The text is a common phrase expressing the value of time. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous or double meaning effect. | Time is precious . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_273 | The text is a proverb advising against making plans based on assumptions or events that have not yet occurred. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | Don ' t count your chickens before they ' re hatched . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_274 | The text is a variation of an idiomatic expression that means sometimes you succeed (you get the bear), and sometimes you fail (the bear gets you). It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | Some days you get the bear , other days the bear gets you . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_275 | The text is a proverbial expression implying that something not visible or present is easily forgotten. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | Out of sight . . . Out of mind . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_279 | The text does not appear to exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. It seems to be a humorous or absurd statement due to the unusual situation of having camels on a lawn, but without further context, there is no clear linguistic pun. | Never mind the star , get those camels off my lawn ! | The given text is a non-pun |
het_280 | The text does not appear to play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. It seems to be a political statement suggesting that voting for an anarchist would solve the world's problems, which does not constitute a pun. | Solve the problems of the world : Vote anarchist . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_281 | The text is an idiomatic expression that means a dispute or argument typically involves contributions from two parties. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous or rhetorical effect. | It takes two to make a quarrel . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_286 | The text plays on the stereotype of dogs being loyal and seeing their owners as leaders (akin to humans) and cats being aloof and self-important, as if they perceive themselves as deities. However, it does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humor. | My dog thinks he ' s human , my cat thinks he ' s GOD . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_290 | The text is a play on the phrase 'First Rule of...', typically used to introduce fundamental principles. However, it does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous or rhetorical effect. It seems to be a humorous take on the concept of tinkering, suggesting that one should keep all parts when working on a project, but it does not fit the definition of a pun. | First Rule of Intelligent Tinkering - Save all parts | The given text is a non-pun |
het_295 | The text is a common proverb advising people to consider their words carefully before speaking. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | Think before you speak . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_297 | The text is an idiomatic expression encouraging optimism by metaphorically comparing the positive aspects of life to the sunny side of a street or object. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | Look on the sunny side of life . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_304 | The text is a common saying that refers to the law of gravity, indicating that anything that goes up will eventually return to the ground. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | What goes up must come down . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_307 | The text plays on the double meaning of the phrase 'beats'. In the context of card games, a 'royal flush' is the highest hand in poker, but the phrase suggests that a .45 (referring to a .45 caliber handgun) 'beats' or is more powerful than a royal flush in a non-gaming, literal sense. This creates a humorous juxtaposition between the rules of poker and a real-life scenario. | A . 45 beats a royal flush EVERY TIME | The given text is a non-pun |
het_319 | The text is an idiomatic expression that means one should not exaggerate a small problem and make it seem much larger than it is. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | Don ' t make a mountain out of a molehill . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_321 | The text is a proverbial phrase meaning one should tolerate the opinions and behavior of others so that they will similarly tolerate one's own. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | Live and let live . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_327 | The text plays on the double meaning of the word 'bug' in the context of software development, where a 'bug' is an error or flaw in the software, and 'feature' refers to a designed function or characteristic of the software. The humor arises from the idea that a bug can be so complex or ingrained that it is treated as an intentional part of the program. | Any sufficiently advanced bug will become a feature . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_330 | The text is a proverbial expression implying that a cook should have confidence in their own cooking, enough to want to taste it themselves. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | He ' s an ill cook that cannot lick his own fingers . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_339 | The text is an idiomatic expression that means to speak frankly and directly about a problem, without trying to disguise or soften the reality. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | Call a spade a spade . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_340 | The text is a proverb suggesting that a person's appearance is enhanced by wearing fine clothes, but it does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | Fine feathers make fine birds . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_349 | The text seems to be a proverb or saying that emphasizes the importance of actions over words. It does not appear to exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous or double entendre effect. | No need of words , trust deeds . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_352 | The text is a phrase suggesting that if something cannot be done well, it should at least be done on a large scale to make an impression. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | If you can ' t make it good , make it big . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_355 | The text is a proverb advising against taking drastic action to solve a small problem, as it would result in greater loss. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | Burn not your house to rid it of the mouse . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_359 | The text does not appear to play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. It seems to be a straightforward statement about classic taglines of the computer era being available on CD ROM. | Now on CD ROM , classic taglines of the computer era . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_367 | The text is a proverb meaning that acts of kindness should be reciprocated. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | One good turn deserves another . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_368 | The text plays on the literal and figurative meanings of 'cutting red tape'. Figuratively, 'cutting red tape' means to reduce bureaucratic procedures, but the joke suggests that instead of reducing bureaucracy, bureaucrats are merely cutting the 'red tape' lengthwise, humorously implying they are not actually reducing complexity at all. | Bureaucrats cut red tape - - lengthwise . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_371 | The text plays on the double meaning of the phrase 'has not lost one yet'. It could mean that the truck has not been 'defeated' by the accidents, as if the accidents were competitions, or it could mean that the truck has not been lost or destroyed in any of the accidents. This ambiguity creates a humorous effect. | THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN IN 8 ACCIDENTS . It has not lost one yet . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_372 | The text is a straightforward piece of advice suggesting that one should always be truthful with their healthcare provider. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous or rhetorical effect. | Never lie to your doctor . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_376 | The text is an idiomatic expression that advises not to question the value of a gift or opportunity. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | Never look a gift horse in the mouth . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_378 | The text is an idiomatic expression advising to master basic skills before attempting more advanced ones. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | Learn to walk before you run . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_383 | The text plays on the metaphorical term 'learning curve', which usually describes the progress one makes in learning something over time. It humorously suggests that no progress is being made by saying the curve has turned into a circle, implying that the speaker is going nowhere in their learning process. | I think my learning curve has turned into a circle . | The given text is a non-pun |