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noun
Something that should be taken seriously; not something that should be laughed about.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: no laughing matter
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noun
Something that is unusually difficult or painful.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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phrase
Emphasizing the seriousness or truthfulness of a statement.
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