joking aside

phrase

—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.

Examples of joking aside in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

All joking aside, this Chris Columbus classic excels as a vehicle for Robin Williams' one-of-a-kind comic timing and vocal dexterity as his Daniel Hillard attempts to reintegrate with his family by way of heavy makeup and a silly voice. — Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Apr. 2026

All joking aside, the true hostage in all these movies is reality itself. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2026

All joking aside, salties are the largest reptiles on the planet — much bigger than alligators. — Holly Williams, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026

All joking aside, Devine’s football fandom runs deep, with this upcoming Super Bowl being his fifth. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2025

All joking aside, everybody’s entitled to their own candy preferences—your taste buds, your choice. — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025

All joking aside, Steven dealt with the situation very skillfully. — 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

Rhymes for joking aside

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