The phrases "I couldn’t make enough dough" and "kneaded a change" are puns because they use wordplay. "Dough" refers to both bread-making and money, while "kneaded" sounds like "needed" and relates to the baking process. Both phrases play on these double meanings for humorous effect.
Passage: Tom was chatting with his friend at the café when the topic turned to career changes. “I used to be a baker,” he said with a grin, “but I couldn’t make enough dough.” His friend chuckled, “Well, at least you kneaded a change!”
Can you explain why the phrase “I couldn’t make enough dough” and “kneaded a change” would be considered a pun? Explain briefly.
make it a lot smaller
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