Why did the chef break up with his girlfriend?
Category: Wordplay · Difficulty: easy
Hint: Think about a herb that sounds like a measure of time.
Answer
He had too much on his plate
Explanation
The riddle plays on the word 'thyme', which is a herb and sounds like 'time', suggesting he was too busy.
This is an easy wordplay riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is He had too much on his plate.
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