joking aside

Frequency: 6.27.2 per million words

Used to show you are now being serious after you have said something funny.

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Examples (10)

  • Joking aside, we really need to focus on this deadline.
  • All joking aside, how do you truly feel about the proposal?
  • Joking aside, your performance has genuinely improved this quarter.
  • Okay, joking aside, let's talk about the serious implications of this decision.
  • But joking aside, what's the actual plan for the weekend?
  • Now, joking aside, I think we have a real opportunity here.
  • Seriously, joking aside, that was a fantastic presentation.
  • Joking aside, we should probably get back to work.
  • He said, 'Joking aside, I'm really proud of what you've achieved.'
  • Putting all joking aside, the budget is a serious concern.