all joking aside

Idioms and Phrases

Also, all kidding aside . Seriously, as in I know I said I'd quit, but all joking aside this job is too much for one person , or All kidding aside, I hate to lose at croquet . This phrase often accompanies a joking statement.

Example Sentences

All joking aside, can Trojans-Buffs get here already?

From Los Angeles Times

All joking aside: I’m miserable where we are, a deeply conservative state.

From Washington Post

“And actually, all joking aside, how could they not be held for a year and a half in solitary confinement without being charged? Because the precedent is in place.”

From Washington Times

All joking aside, Cruz, the Nationals’ new DH, said he believes signing with Washington — considered by many a rebuilding team — was the “right call.”

From Washington Times

All joking aside, my wish is for folks to get their personal and business lives back on track after this pandemic.

From Fox News

Related Words

• actively
• earnestly
• passionately
• sincerely
• vigorously