in fun

IPA/ɪn fˈʌn/
IPA/ɪn fˈʌn/

in fun — idiom

1. said or done as a joke, without intending to upset or offend anyone

1.慣用語B2
釋義

said or done as a joke, without intending to upset or offend anyone

例句

I only said it in fun — please don't take it so seriously.

predicative use after 'said it in fun'

Ayana's comment about Feng's dancing was made in fun, but he didn't find it funny.

同義詞
  • in jest

    slightly more formal; often used in writing rather than conversation

  • jokingly

    adverb form, used before or after the verb ('jokingly said')

  • for a laugh

    informal British variant, more casual than 'in fun'

反義詞
  • seriously

    opposite intention; meaning what you say without joking

  • in earnest

    formal opposite, suggesting genuine intent

文法句型

be in fun

say/do something in fun

用法筆記

This phrase is used after a form of 'be' or after verbs such as 'say', 'do', 'tease', 'remark'. It cannot be followed by a direct object or prepositional phrase: write 'I said it in fun', not 'I said it in fun about him'.

常見錯誤

❌I said it in fun for you.
✅I said it in fun.
💡'in fun' does not take a prepositional object.
❌He is in fun.
✅He said it in fun.' / 'It was in fun.
💡'in fun' describes the action or remark, not a person's general mood.