Sentences with phrase «wry twist»
The phrase "wry twist" refers to a clever or ironic change in a situation or story, often with a touch of humor or sarcasm. Full definition
That wry twist is key; otherwise, you really are just telling people what you wish they'd say.
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Red Robin has a customer - spokesperson, appearing regularly to say the things Red Robin would like customers to say — with a wry twist.
For example, satirical remarks are often accompanied by a wry twist of the mouth or a certain type of smile, but that is impossible to convey using just the written word.
Grist has been dishing out environmental news and commentary with a wry twist since 1999 — which, to be frank, was way before most people cared about such things.
Indeed, the climax even offers a wry twist on a classic Spielbergian trope.
Kate is such a masterful writer; we were able to add that wry twist to her words that keeps adults engaged in the story.
A classic schoolyard encounter with a wry twist.
Giving a wry twist to the overheated debate around bathroom access, the artist assails borders between genders, and between bodies and their accessories, with a kind of dignified slapstick.
De Kooning's expressionistic forays into sculpture are given a wry twist of stoned indelicacy courtesy of Robert Crumb.
Grist has been dishing out environmental news and commentary with a wry twist since 1999 — which, to be frank, was way before most people cared about such things.
Grist has been dishing out environmental news and commentary with a wry twist since 1999 — which, to be frank, was way before most people cared about such things.