kidding aside

Denoting a serious or sincere comment or reflection during an otherwise facetious or jocular conversation. I know we all like to poke fun at Dad's forgetfulness, but kidding aside, I think his memory is really starting to deteriorate. All kidding aside, I really need to focus on finishing this report before tomorrow.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Wendy	WEN-dee	English
Connor	[kɔnə]
Ansovald	-	Ancient Germanic
Gerlach	KHER-lahkh (Dutch)	Dutch, Ancient Germanic
Adamu	-	Old Church Slavic
Theun	TUUN	Dutch