Homonyms, what would we do without thee?

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e.g.

Walter: I feel like a date.
Astrid: With me?
Walter: Sure, if you want; I don't mind sharing my love of dates.
Astrid: When, where?
Walter: I think the greengrocers would make sense.
Astrid: Would it? You want to go on a date at the greengrocers?
Walter: Don't be disgusting, of course I don't want to go on a date. I
want to eat them. Kids these days...
Astrid: ...
Astrid: You mean the fruit?!
Walter: Of course, what else would I mean.