冗談を言う

to joke

→ 冗談
phrase Uncommon #14,136
to joke Literally, “to say a joke.” It can also mean “to be joking” or “to tell a joke,” depending on context.
JA: 彼はいつも冗談を言う。
EN: He always jokes around.

冗談を言う気分じゃない

I'm not in the mood for jokes.

彼はうまい冗談を言う

He tells good jokes.

冗談を言う気にはなれない

I’m not in the mood for jokes.

冗談を言うために私がここにいると思う?

Do you think I'm here to make jokes?

— レッドクリフ Part I (2008)