
Be no joke
Intensity Highlight
Use 'be no joke' to emphasize the difficulty or demanding nature of a situation or task.
Training for a marathon is no joke; it takes serious commitment.
Colloquial Use
It's mostly used in conversational settings; not suitable for very formal writing.
The workload this semester is no joke, huh?
Emotional Impact
Expresses frustration or respect regarding the challenge faced.
Completing that project on time was no joke; I barely slept.
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