no joke; not to be taken lightly
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1 sense · 4 examplesidiom
not a joke; serious matter; must be taken seriously
informalA colloquial phrase used to warn someone that a situation is dangerous, has serious consequences, or is not trivial. Often used for health, safety, or important matters. Equivalent to saying 'This is serious!' or 'Don't take it lightly!'
Duō多
chuān穿
shàng上
diǎn点
er儿
，
shòu受
le了
hán寒
kě可
bù不
shì是
wánr玩
de儿
儿
的
！
Put on more clothes, catching a chill is no joke!
Kāi开
chē车
yī一
dìng定
yào要
jì系
ān安
quán全
dài带
，
zhè这
kě可
bù不
shì是
wánr玩
de儿
儿
的
。
You must wear a seatbelt when driving; this is not something to take lightly.
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Zhè这
cì次
de的
kǎo考
shì试
guān关
xì系
dào到
bì毕
yè业
，
kě可
bù不
shì是
wánr玩
de儿
儿
的
。
This exam is related to graduation; it's a serious matter.
Yī一
gè个
rén人
zǒu走
yè夜
lù路
，
kě可
bù不
shì是
wánr玩
de儿
yào儿
xiǎo的
，
xīn要
小
心
。
Walking alone at night is not a joke; be careful.