"the jokes write themselves" meaning in All languages combined

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Phrase [English]

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} the jokes write themselves
  1. A situation where it is very easy to make jokes or the humor of a situation is self-evident.
    Sense id: en-the_jokes_write_themselves-en-phrase-gSg-x4lu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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