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.

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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

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