joking apart
idiom
British
—used to introduce a serious statement that follows a humorous statement
It looks like this is a job for Superman! But joking apart, this is a serious problem and we're going to need help.
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“Joking apart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/joking%20apart. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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