joking aside
idiom
—used to introduce a serious statement that follows a humorous statement
It looks like this is a job for Superman! But joking aside, this is a serious problem and we're going to need help.
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All joking aside, Steven dealt with the situation very skillfully.
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Marc Marginedas, TIME, 2 Sep. 2024
Asking Her Out to the Oscars Slap Instagram joking aside, Will revealed his true thoughts on his wife's book in a letter read to Jada during her recent guest spot on On Purpose with Jay Shetty, released Monday.
—Marisa Sullivan, Peoplemag, 18 Oct. 2023
All joking aside: Landmarks probably made the right call.
—Curbed, 8 Mar. 2023
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Marc Marginedas, TIME, 2 Sep. 2024
Asking Her Out to the Oscars Slap Instagram joking aside, Will revealed his true thoughts on his wife's book in a letter read to Jada during her recent guest spot on On Purpose with Jay Shetty, released Monday.
—Marisa Sullivan, Peoplemag, 18 Oct. 2023
All joking aside: Landmarks probably made the right call.
—Curbed, 8 Mar. 2023
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“Joking aside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/joking%20aside. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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