be serious

Examples (20)

• This situation could be very serious for her career.
• Come on, be serious!
• I hope the injury won't be too serious.
• He became serious all of a sudden, realizing the gravity of the situation.
• Come on, be serious for a moment!
• Please try to stay serious when we discuss this sensitive matter.
• The doctor said his condition was quite serious.
• Joe is deadly serious in his commitment to environmental protection.
• Are you serious about wanting to quit your job?
• Are you serious about leaving your current job for a startup?
• The damage from the storm could be more serious than we initially thought.
• I thought she was joking, but she was completely serious about moving abroad.
• She tried to be serious, but a smile kept breaking through.
• You need to be more serious about your studies if you want to succeed.
• If the side effects are serious, you should consult a physician immediately.
• Despite his playful demeanor, he was perfectly serious about his artistic vision.
• He asked her to be serious when discussing important matters.
• The judge told the jury to be serious and consider all evidence carefully.
• The financial crisis is serious for many families.
• If you are truly serious about making a change, you must take action now.