the joke's on someone

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the joke's on (someone)

  1. Used to point out that someone tried to say something smart but it came out foolish.
    Person #1: You must give me exactly half of the money you earned.
    Person #2: The joke's on you! I earned exactly $0.00, so you get nothing, too!