punch line

ریشه

The term 'punch line' originated in the early 20th century from the theatrical sense of 'punch,' meaning a blow or stroke that has a sudden or forceful effect. It refers to the line that delivers the humorous or unexpected twist in a joke or story.

مثال

• The comedian delivered the punch line with perfect timing, making the audience burst into laughter.
• I didn't see that coming! The punch line of the joke caught me by surprise.
• He struggled to remember the punch line, and the joke fell flat.