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kidding

Idioms  
  1. see all joking (kidding) aside; no kidding.


Example Sentences

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"Never say never! Kidding, of course, though in many ways I’m not," the faux-Trump said.

From Salon • Jan. 26, 2025

Kidding aside, horsemanship is a celebrated part of tribes’ history.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 27, 2023

Kidding aside, your choice to turn down this position was obviously a good one.

From Washington Post • Mar. 19, 2023

The Mattel logo is seen on a toy for sale in the Kidding Around toy store Manhattan, New York City, U.S.,

From Reuters • Jan. 26, 2022

Kidding, I ask Kate, “How many cats at your home for Thanksgiving dinner?”

From It’s like this, cat by Neville, Emily

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