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Meaning of but seriously folks | Babel Free

Interjection CEFR C1

Definitions

Used to redirect attention to immediately preceding a failed attempt at humor.

idiomatic

Examples

“A nightclub comic who gets off a bad joke, nobody laughs, but he goes right on with: "But, seriously, folks" […].”
“But seriously, folks, on behalf of the Copacabana — and believe⟳ me, I'd love⟳ to be half of the Copacabana”
“"Take⟳ my life, … please⟳," Colombo continued, a wry smile⟳ creasing his face⟳. (Apparently he was a fan of Henny Youngman.) "Badaboom! But, seriously, folks, I learn⟳ long ago, during my life, that justice, she does not exist⟳. […]."”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

butter my butt and call it a biscuit butter my butt and call me a biscuit buzz off BW bwahaha bwuh

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