Meaning of 'Broke as a joke and it ain't funny'
What does the saying 'Broke as a joke and it ain't funny' mean?
Idiom: Broke as a joke and it ain't funny
Meaning:
This idiom in my opinion describes how it's not funny to be without a cent and just uses broke and joke as rhyming words that help explain this idiom a lot better.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Money |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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