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kidding

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


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Kidding, we were all scream-singing, and it was such a fun way to start a show.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

"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

Kidding aside," said Dennis, in a different tone, "I have dug up something interesting.

From The Raid on the Termites by Ernst, Paul

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