Joking aside Meaning in English
expression
ˈdʒoʊkɪŋ/ /əˈsaɪd
JOH-king uh-SYDE
dʒˈəʊkɪŋ/ /ɐsˈaɪd
jOH-king uh-SYDE
Definition
A phrase used to show that after making jokes, you want to discuss something seriously.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both formal and informal settings, typically during conversation transitions. Often appears right before a serious statement. Also seen as 'all joking aside' or 'jokes aside'. Not literal—signals a shift from humor to seriousness.
Spanish: fuera de bromas - hablando en serioPortuguese (BR): falando sério - brincadeira à partePortuguese (PT): a brincar, mas agora a sério - deixando as piadas de ladoChinese (Simplified): 言归正传 - 玩笑归玩笑Chinese (Traditional): 言歸正傳 - 玩笑歸玩笑Hindi: मज़ाक एक तरफ रखकरArabic: بعيداً عن المزاح - دعنا نكون جادينBengali: মজা বাদে - ঠাট্টা বাদেRussian: шутки в сторонуJapanese: 冗談はさておきVietnamese: nói đùa vậy thôi - không đùa nữaKorean: 농담은 그만하고Turkish: şaka bir yanaUrdu: مزاح ایک طرفIndonesian: bercanda saja - bercanda terpisah
Example Sentences
Joking aside, we need to finish the project by Friday.
basic
Okay, joking aside, this is a serious problem.
basic
Joking aside, you did a great job.
basic
We've laughed a lot, but joking aside, do you really want to take that risk?
natural
Joking aside, I appreciate your honesty.
natural
Let’s put the jokes aside for a minute — joking aside, what do you think?
natural