all kidding aside

短语

发音

AU

别名

kidding aside

释义与例句

adv.
  1. 1.

    Used to attempt to state a serious point in a jocular conversation.

    习语

    1983 April 25, Steve Wozniak, letter to the editor, Infoworld, All kidding aside, I doubt we'll ever bomb Japan as long as [the Japanese] make Epson printers.

    2009 February 19, Joe Biden, speech, The Good of the Nation, Max, just remember, when we call, I call, just say "Yes, Joe," okay? (Laughter.) All kidding aside, thanks for your great help in this, Max.