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Describe the friend or family member who always makes you laugh.

A2People & relationshipsDescribe

B Natural answer

My cousin Lina is the person who makes me laugh most. She has , so even simple things sound funny. When I'm having a rough day, she sends me , and I end up smiling right away. She also has without trying hard.

Key phrases in this answer

  • a dry way of talking — a calm, subtle style that can sound funny“He has a dry way of talking, so people sometimes miss the joke.”
  • voice notes — short audio messages you send on a phone“She sent me voice notes when I was driving.”
  • a way of turning small moments into jokes — the habit of making everyday things funny“She has a way of turning small moments into jokes.”
  • crack jokes all the time — tells jokes very often“My brother cracks jokes all the time at dinner.”
  • laugh so hard — laugh a lot and strongly“That story made me laugh so hard.”
  • perfect comic timing — the exact right timing for a joke to be funny“He has perfect comic timing when he tells stories.”

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