: something not to be taken seriously—usually used in the phrase no laughing matter
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebThe way that Muslims are portrayed onscreen, and their absence behind the camera, is no laughing matter. Dr. Stacy L. Smith, Variety, 7 Sep. 2022 After all, losing to the Mavericks 123-90 in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals in Phoenix's last game of the 2021-22 season was no laughing matter. Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 17 Aug. 2022 The grotesque wealth inequity in America, however, is no laughing matter; Loot is acutely aware of this. Jessica Wang, EW.com, 12 Aug. 2022 In real life, though, setting boundaries with friends is no laughing matter.Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2022 Even for late-night comedy, that's no laughing matter. Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 13 June 2022 Comedians spend their careers making people laugh, but the challenge of protecting a comedian’s intellectual property is no laughing matter. Mitra Ahouraian, Forbes, 13 June 2022 These past two years have been no laughing matter for the medical community, but Scrubs is here to bring some levity to our lives. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 27 Jan. 2022 Joshua smiling, but no laughing matter here for the Brit. Josh Peter, USA TODAY, 25 Sep. 2021 See More