play on words
Example Sentences
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He proposed the creation of a "No. 10 North" to coordinate the devolution -- a play on words on the prime minister's address at 10 Downing Street.
From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026
A play on words in Spanish, it could also be heard as “My Plans Are to Mars.”
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2025
“The main baddies in the game were Kremlings,” Wise said, pointing out a play on words that, it is safe to say, went over the head of most 10-year-olds.
From New York Times • Nov. 19, 2024
"Expecto Patrol-man!" said another, as a play on words of "Expecto Patronum", the words of the powerful Patronus Charm.
From BBC • Feb. 12, 2024
The play on words here depends on ‘fact’ being both a synonym for ‘deed’ and ‘act’ but also a word used specifically for unlawful deeds and acts.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
