with tongue in cheek
释义
带有玩笑的口吻：说话时带有玩笑的口吻，虽然可能看起来很认真。
例句
1·She made the remark with tongue in cheek .
她说这些话是带挖苦口吻的。
2·They love to boast, though often with tongue in cheek .
他们喜欢自吹自擂，尽管多数情况下只不过是说说而已。
3·The last statement was delivered with tongue in cheek .
最后一句是半开玩笑的。
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