Kidding aside Meaning in English
expression
ˈkɪdɪŋ/ /əˈsaɪd
KID-ing uh-SYDE
kˈɪdɪŋ/ /ɐsˈaɪd
KID-ing uh-SYDE
Definition
This expression means to stop joking and talk seriously. It's used to make clear you're about to say something important or sincere.
Usage & Nuances
Often used at the start of a sentence before sharing an honest opinion or serious information. Informal and conversational, sometimes phrased as 'all kidding aside' or 'joking aside'. Avoid in very formal writing.
Spanish: dejando las bromas de lado - en serioPortuguese (BR): brincadeiras à parte - falando sérioPortuguese (PT): brincadeiras à parte - falando a sérioChinese (Simplified): 开玩笑归开玩笑 - 说正经的Chinese (Traditional): 開玩笑歸開玩笑 - 說正經的Hindi: मज़ाक एक तरफ - सच मेंArabic: بعيدًا عن المزاح - جديًاBengali: মজা বাদ দিয়ে - ঠাট্টা বাদ দিয়েRussian: шутки в сторонуJapanese: 冗談はさておきVietnamese: không đùa nữa - nói nghiêm túcKorean: 농담은 그만하고Turkish: şaka bir yanaUrdu: مزاح اپنی جگہIndonesian: nggak bercanda lagi - ngomong serius
Example Sentences
Kidding aside, you did a great job today.
basic
Kidding aside, we need to finish this project soon.
basic
Kidding aside, that's a serious problem.
basic
Okay, kidding aside, what are we actually going to do about it?
natural
All kidding aside, it's important that we be honest with each other.
natural
Kidding aside, if you ever need help, just ask.
natural