Beyond a joke Meaning in English
expression
ˌbiˈɔnd/, /bɪˈɑnd/, /bɪˈɔnd/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdʒoʊk
bee-YOND uh JOKE
bɪjˈɒnd/ /æɪ/ /dʒˈəʊk
bee-YOND uh JOKE
Definition
This expression means that a situation has become too serious or problematic to be considered funny anymore.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both formal and informal English to warn that something has gone too far. Commonly said when repeated jokes or actions start causing real issues. Not used for genuinely dangerous or tragic situations—more for when annoyance or concern replaces humor.
Spanish: ya no es una broma - pasa de una bromaPortuguese (BR): deixou de ser brincadeira - passou dos limitesPortuguese (PT): deixou de ser brincadeira - passou dos limitesChinese (Simplified): 已经不是玩笑了 - 变得严重了Chinese (Traditional): 已經不是玩笑了 - 變得嚴重了Hindi: यह मज़ाक से आगे है - अब यह गंभीर हो गया हैArabic: تجاوز المزاح - لم يعد مزحةBengali: ঠাট্টার সীমা ছাড়িয়ে গেছে - আর মজার নয়Russian: уже не шутка - переходит все границыJapanese: 冗談では済まされないVietnamese: không còn là chuyện đùa nữaKorean: 장난을 넘었다 - 더 이상 웃긴 게 아니다Turkish: şaka olmaktan çıktıUrdu: مزاح سے آگے بڑھ گیا - اب مذاق نہیں رہاIndonesian: sudah di luar batas bercanda - tidak lucu lagi
Example Sentences
This situation is beyond a joke now.
basic
Your pranks have gone beyond a joke.
basic
It was funny at first, but this is beyond a joke.
basic
Come on, this whole mess is really beyond a joke at this point.
natural
The delays have gone beyond a joke—people are starting to get angry.
natural
Honestly, your excuses are beyond a joke now—just tell the truth.
natural