all kidding aside »
Used to attempt to make a serious point in a jocular conversation.
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bad blood »
A serious feud or grudge.
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bawl out »
To have a serious argument accompanied with shouting.
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blame Canada »
A catch phrase for shifting attention away from a serious social issue by laying responsibility with Canada.
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blow out of proportion »
To overreact to or overstate; to treat too seriously or be overly concerned with.
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buckle down »
To put forth the needed effort; to focus; become serious; apply oneself.
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but seriously folks »
Directs attention to immediately preceding failed attempt at humor.
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button-down »
Serious; staid; businesslike.
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dead duck »
One who is in serious danger or trouble.
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for keeps »
To compete seriously, with a strong resolve to win or succeed, as in sports or business.
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for the birds »
Worthless; pointless; not deserving serious consideration.
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gallows humor »
Comedy that makes light of death or other very serious matters.
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get one's act together »
To become serious, organized, worthwhile, etc.
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hammer and tongs »
With tools indicating seriousness of intent and capability of harm.
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hanging offence »
A crime so serious that it is punishable by means of death by hanging.
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heart to heart »
A sincere, serious, or personal conversation.
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in fun »
as a joke; not serious
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lighten up »
To become less serious and more cheerful or casual; to relax.
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Loose cannon »
A cannon that breaks loose during battle or a storm and causes serious damage to the ship and its crew.
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make light of »
To regard without due seriousness; to joke or disregard inappropriately.
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odd and curious »
A way to designate special coins, namely coins that are both odd and imperfect or seriously damaged.
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on a whim »
Done without thinking seriously about the consequences.
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play around »
To work with in a non-serious manner.
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real deal »
A thing or person which is genuine, authentic, or worthy of serious regard.
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sell down the river »
To betray, especially in a manner which causes serious difficulty for the one betrayed.
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shoot first and ask questions later »
To take action with serious consequences without delay, preserving the benefit of surprise by not providing indication of one's intent.
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take with a pinch of salt »
Not take entirely seriously.
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talk turkey »
To talk or negotiate plainly, frankly, or seriously.
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tongue-in-cheek »
Not intended seriously; jocular or humorous.
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whistle Dixie »
To engage in a pointless or unproductive activity; to do something without resolve, seriousness or commitment.
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