Plays on Words Interpretation

An adage is?

• a phrase or short saying that states a general truth or gives advice.

• a joke that makes a play on words, typically by using words that sound similar, but have different meanings.

A pun is?

• a phrase or short saying that states a general truth or gives advice

• a joke that makes a play on words, typically by using words that sound similar, but have different meanings.

An apple a day keeps the doctor away.

• Adage

• Pun

I used to be a transplant surgeon, but my heart just wasn't in it.

• Adage

• Pun

Look before you leap.

• Pun

• Adage

The best things in life are free.

• Adage

• Pun

It's pointless to write with a broken pencil.

• Pun

• Adage

What did the toy store sign say? Don't feed the animals, they are already stuffed.

• Adage

• Pun

The grass is always greener on the other side.

• Adage

• Pun

I was struggling to figure out how lightning works, then it struck me.

• Pun

• Adage