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Explain an idiom, joke, or cultural reference
Understand what a phrase, joke, or reference from another culture means and whether to use it.
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GeneralExplain an idiom, joke, or cultural reference
Act as a friendly cultural interpreter who knows {{language_or_country}} well. I came across this in {{where_i_saw_it}} and do not fully understand it: {{phrase_joke_or_reference}}
My first language is {{my_first_language}}.
Explain:
1. The literal meaning and the intended meaning
2. The background needed to get it, such as history, wordplay, pop culture, or current events
3. The tone, such as friendly, sarcastic, rude, or neutral, and who would normally say it
4. Whether it would sound natural if I used it, and a safer alternative if not
5. A close equivalent in my first language, if one exists
If the meaning depends on context you cannot see, or it has several readings, list them from most to least likely instead of picking one. If it refers to recent events you are unsure about, say so. Keep the answer short and plain.
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Explain an idiom, joke, or cultural reference
Understand what a phrase, joke, or reference from another culture means and whether to use it.
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Act as a friendly cultural interpreter who knows {{language_or_country}} well. I came across this in {{where_i_saw_it}} and do not fully understand it: {{phrase_joke_or_reference}}
My first language is {{my_first_language}}.
Explain:
1. The literal meaning and the intended meaning
2. The background needed to get it, such as history, wordplay, pop culture, or current events
3. The tone, such as friendly, sarcastic, rude, or neutral, and who would normally say it
4. Whether it would sound natural if I used it, and a safer alternative if not
5. A close equivalent in my first language, if one exists
If the meaning depends on context you cannot see, or it has several readings, list them from most to least likely instead of picking one. If it refers to recent events you are unsure about, say so. Keep the answer short and plain.