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Cool What is the meaning of the word BALANCE in the following joke?

hi,

Joke:

A) I went to the bank last week and said to the cashier 'Can you check my balance?

B) She pushed me over.



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hi,

Joke:

A) I went to the bank last week and said to the cashier 'Can you check my balance?

B) She pushed me over.

Thank you in advance,

Madox
'balance' means the amount of money you have left in your bank account. You go to the bank or to an ATM to check the balance in your account

You know the other meaning of 'balance'.
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hi riverkid,

I see,

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