joking aside
idiomPart ofjoke
joking aside — idiom
1. used to move from a humorous or lighthearted tone to a serious one, meaning 'let
1.idiom
Definition
used to move from a humorous or lighthearted tone to a serious one, meaning 'let us be serious for a moment'.
Example
Joking aside, we really do need to decide on a date for the wedding before next week.
Joking aside, the pollution in this river is a serious danger to the local fish and birds.