all kidding aside
Used to attempt to state a serious point in a jocular conversation.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“All kidding aside, we need to finish this work today.”
“We laughed about the mistake for a while, but all kidding aside, we have a serious problem to solve.”
“The comedian paused his routine to address the audience, and all kidding aside, he spoke with genuine sincerity about the challenges he faced.”
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brush aside
To disregard, dismiss or ignore something, as unimportant.
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cast aside
Synonym of discard.
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down with the kids
who attempts (especially in vain) to appeal to young people by imitating them
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dustbin Lid
[Cockney slang]kid
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dustbin lid/s
[Cockney slang]kid/s
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handle with kid gloves
To treat (a person or a subject) very delicately or carefully, especially so as not to cause offense or controversy.
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kid around
To engage in playful fun.
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new kid in town
Synonym of new kid on the block.
Last updated August 10, 2026