Double Entendre Examples:
Classic Examples:
* "I'm not sure what's wrong with my car, it keeps making a funny noise." (The noise could be an actual mechanical problem, or it could be a humorous sound.)
* "I've got a lot of books on the economy. I'm really in debt." (The speaker is literally in debt, but also has a lot of knowledge on the subject.)
* "She was a good girl, but she knew all the best places to go." (The statement could imply that she was a good girl in a moral sense, but also knew good places to party.)
Modern Examples:
* "That's a great idea, let's brainstorm." (Brainstorming could refer to a meeting to generate ideas, or a literal storm in the brain.)
* "I love working with this team, we really click." (The team works well together, and the speaker is attracted to one of their coworkers.)
* "The meeting went a little long, but it was all downhill from there." (The meeting took longer than expected, or the rest of the day was bad after the meeting.)
Humorous Examples:
* "I was wondering if you had a minute to talk about my interest in your life insurance policy." (The speaker could be genuinely interested in life insurance, or could be making a joke about trying to get money from the person's death.)
* "I'm reading a book about anti-gravity. It's impossible to put down." (The book is interesting, or it's literally difficult to put down because it has no weight.)
* "I'm not sure what's wrong with my toaster. It's starting to get a little too close for comfort." (The toaster is getting too hot, or the speaker feels the toaster is becoming dangerous.)
Remember: Double entendres rely on context and the speaker's intent. The same phrase can be innocent or suggestive depending on how it's delivered and the audience's interpretation.