no joke

noun

: a serious situation
Being lost in the woods is no joke.

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The tech being thrown at this search is no joke. Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026 Fatherhood is no joke Even though Wayne finds humor in his family life, to him, raising his kids is no laughing matter. Max Bacall , Nikos Degruccio , Alexia Cousoulas, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026 Captain Ahab, Amasa Back System OK, this ride is no joke and not for inexperienced mountain bikers. Graham Averill, Outside, 28 Mar. 2026 The climb up to the 1,800-foot-high Montañon Ridge is no joke, but the panoramic views from the ridge make the trek well worth it. Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for no joke

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“No joke.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no%20joke. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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