no kidding
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used to highlight the sincerity or truthfulness of a statement
- No kidding, the concert is tonight, and I forgot to buy tickets.
- No kidding, the meeting got rescheduled to this afternoon.
- I found a stray puppy on the street, and, no kidding, it followed me home.
- I was at a concert, and, no kidding, the lead singer pointed at me and handed me the microphone to sing a verse.
- I was stuck in the rain without an umbrella, and, no kidding, a stranger offered to share theirs.
2
used to convey genuine surprise or interest in response to something someone has just said
- No kidding?That's fantastic!
- No kidding?Tell me more about it!
- No kidding?I had the same reaction when I heard her!
- You're joking, right?No kidding?That's a puzzle master in action!
- No kidding?That's an incredibly honest thing to do!
3
used sarcastically when someone states something very obvious
- It's raining, and he said, 'I think it might be wet outside.'No kidding!
- She spilled coffee on her white shirt and exclaimed, 'This might stain!'No kidding!
- He missed the bus and commented, 'Looks like I won't make it on time.'No kidding!
- She forgot her keys inside and said, 'I guess I can't get in without them.'No kidding!
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