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𝔸 blokeTYPE ↔ MEC strolled into a pub and said to the bartenderBARMAN, 'Oi, I'll wagerPARIER you a free pint that you can't guessTU NE PEUT PAS DEVINER what's in my pocket.' The bartender took the challenge and guessed a walletUN PORTEFEUILLE. The blokeTYPE ↔ MEC replied, 'Nah, it's a 10-inch pianistUN PIANISTE DE 25 CM.' He placed the tinyMINUSCULE pianist on the table, and the little guy played a beautiful tuneMELODIE.

The bartender said, 'That's pretty coolC'EST PLUTÔT COOL.' The bloke nodded and said, 'Give me another pint, and I'll let the wizardSORCIER in my other pocket grant you a wishVOUS ACCORDER UN VŒU.'

The bartender, chuffedTRÈS CONTENT ↔ FIER, agreed and said, 'I want a million bucksDOLLARS!' Suddenly, the pub filledS’EST REMPLI with a million ducksCANARDS.

The unhappyMÉCONTENT bartender began to insult the bloke. The bloke retortedRÉPLIQUA, 'What, you think I wanted a 10-inch pianistUN PIANISTE DE 25 CM?'

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🔍 Vocabulary

In this joke, let's examine wager, grant you a wish, and unhappy.
Wager means to bet or make a challenge with a potential reward or loss.
Grant you a wish refers to fulfilling a desire, often in a magical context.
Unhappy describes a state of being displeased or discontented.

• She wagered £10 that her team would win.
• The genie promised to grant her a wish.
• He was unhappy with the service at the restaurant.

📘 Grammar

This joke uses the past simple tense for actions like "strolled," "said," and "placed." It employs direct speech to capture the dialogue between the bloke and the barman. Informal language, such as "oi" and "nah," reflects a casual, conversational tone.

• The bloke strolled into the pub confidently.
• "I want a million bucks!" the bartender exclaimed.
• The pub filled with ducks instantly.

🔄 Synonyms & Alternatives

Wager: bet, gamble
Grant a wish: fulfil a desire, make a dream come true
Unhappy: displeased, discontented

💬 Mini Dialogue

Customer: I wager you can't guess what's in my bag!
Shopkeeper: Alright, I'll bite. Is it a book?
Customer: Nope, it's a tiny violinist! Want to make another wager? I’ve got a wizard who can grant you a wish.
Shopkeeper: Sure, I wish for a million pounds!
Customer: (laughs as the shop fills with balloons) Unhappy? You think I wanted a miniature musician?

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