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With your tongue in your cheek

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Understand that this phrase means the speaker doesn't literally have their tongue in their cheek. SlideWhen he said he could eat a horse, he was speaking with his tongue in his cheek.
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Playful SarcasmPlay
This phrase is often used in a playful or joking way, not to offend. SlideShe said, 'Sure, I'm a morning person,' with her tongue in her cheek.
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Be aware that some people might not catch the humorous intent and take the words at face value. SlideTelling his boss he'd work all weekend, with his tongue in his cheek, wasn't understood.
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