no laughing matter

Noun

Meaning

no laughing matter (uncountable)

A serious situation that cannot be dealt with by making jokes about it.

Examples

It’s no laughing matter: these two unflinching films delve into the self-destructive dark sides of a pair of comedy legends. Source: Internet

But for Samsung, the verdict is no laughing matter. Source: Internet

But Winkler’s real-life experiences with dyslexia was no laughing matter. Source: Internet

It’s no laughing matter. Source: Internet

While some said Lopez was clearly joking, others said this was no laughing matter and immediately called for Lopez’s arrest. Source: Internet

With a current total of 1.15 million deaths, COVID-19 has proven to be no laughing matter. Source: Internet

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