All kidding aside Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɔɫ/ /ˈkɪdɪŋ/ /əˈsaɪd

AWL KID-ing uh-SYD

UK

ˈɔːl/ /kˈɪdɪŋ/ /ɐsˈaɪd

AWL kid-ING uh-SYD

Definition

This expression is used before saying something serious, after joking or making light-hearted comments. It signals that you want to shift to a more sincere or important point.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, common in both speech and writing. Used as a transition from joking to seriousness. Similar: 'seriously', 'on a serious note'. Not used in strictly formal or academic settings.

• Spanish: fuera de bromas - hablando en serio
• Portuguese (BR): brincadeiras à parte - falando sério
• Portuguese (PT): deixando as brincadeiras de lado - a falar a sério
• Chinese (Simplified): 言归正传 - 不开玩笑
• Chinese (Traditional): 言歸正傳 - 不開玩笑
• Hindi: मज़ाक अपनी जगह, पर अब सच कहूँ
• Arabic: بعيداً عن المزاح - بجدية
• Bengali: মজা বাদ দিয়ে - আসল কথা বলতে গেলে
• Russian: шутки в сторону
• Japanese: 冗談はさておき
• Vietnamese: nói thật là - không đùa nữa
• Korean: 농담은 그만하고
• Turkish: şakası bir yana
• Urdu: مزاح ایک طرف رکھ کر
• Indonesian: tanpa bercanda - serius saja

Example Sentences

All kidding aside, you did a great job on this project.

basic

All kidding aside, we need to be careful about this rule.

basic

All kidding aside, I really appreciate your help.

basic

We joke a lot, but all kidding aside, this is a big opportunity for us.

natural

Okay, all kidding aside, what are we actually going to do?

natural

All kidding aside, if you ever need to talk, I’m here for you.

natural