no joke

noun

: a serious situation
Being lost in the woods is no joke.

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This 98-inch TV is no joke, especially since its size puts it more in home-theater territory than the reasonable range for a small living room. Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 4 July 2026 Just don't forget to pack your sunscreen—at Big Bear’s 6,700-foot elevation, the UV rays are no joke. Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2026 Dehydration’s no joke, and afternoon lightning can appear out of nowhere. Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 26 June 2026 Skincare is no joke, and Scarlett Johansson is taking extra care to protect her face this season. Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for no joke

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“No joke.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no%20joke. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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