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joking aside

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(all) joking aside

 and (all) kidding aside

being serious for a moment; in all seriousness. I know I laugh at him but, joking aside, he's a very clever scientist. I know I threatened to leave and go round the world, but, joking aside, I do need a vacation.

See also: aside, joke