VII. Read the following jokes. Analyse the collocability of the italicized words and state its relationship with the meaning.

 

1. Ladу (at party): Where is that pretty maid who was passing our cocktails a while ago?

Hostess: Oh, you are looking for a drink?

Lady: No, I'm looking for my husband.

 

2. Peggy: I want to help you, Dad. I shall get the dress-maker to teach me to cut out gowns.

Dad: I don't want you to go that far. Peg, but you might cut out cigarettes, and taxi bills.

 

3. There are cynics who claim that movies would be better if they shot less films and more actors.

 

4. Killy: Is your wound sore, Mr. Pup?

Mr. Pup: Wound? What wound?

Kitty: Why, sister said she cut you at the dinner last night.