be only teasing

Frequency: 8.216.5 per million words

A common phrase to indicate that a comment was a joke and not serious.

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Examples (10)

  • Don't get upset—I was only teasing.
  • She didn't mean it; she was only teasing.
  • He's a bit mischievous, but I think he's only teasing.
  • We were only teasing about your new haircut, it looks great!
  • Are you really angry, or are you only teasing?
  • They might seem serious, but they're usually only teasing.
  • Please don't take it personally; I was only teasing.
  • I hope you know I was only teasing when I said that.
  • Sometimes, my brother can't tell if I'm serious or if I'm only teasing.
  • She gave him a playful punch and said, "I'm only teasing!"