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joke (*often with reference to the actions of government, bureaucrats etc. • This is a joke! This is an absolute joke! -- Это издевательство! Настоящее издевательство! • "Ah, no recollection, no accountability." "The Canadian court system is a joke, and a bad one at that." (Reddit) • "What a joke. Who wants to buy a closet for half a million? Then there’s taxes, condo fees and maintenance. No thanks." (vancouversun.com) ART Vancouver); a total joke ("These prices are a total joke and the fact that they are advertised as a bargain is just insane." "This is so depressing – a 471 square ft. condo described as 'spacious'. On most of these condos, many buyers would carry a $450,000 mortgage with payments of $2,500/month, plus monthly strata fees of $500, plus city taxes of $250/month, plus parking at $100/month, plus insurance at $100/month. Then there's heat, hydro, internet – that's $5,000 just for condo expenses. Out of monthly take-home pay, for many there's little left over for food, vehicle payments and gas, sports and entertainment, things that make life worth living. Who can save for a holiday or contribute to retirement? All this to live in a tiny condo, many far away from the city centre. And these places are considered bargains?" (vancouversun.com) ART Vancouver) |
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