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I was not joking with you. vs I was not kidding with you.

Both phrases are correct and can be used interchangeably. They convey the same meaning of being serious and not joking around with someone.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 6866 views

I was not joking with you.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to convey that the speaker was serious and not joking.

This phrase is used to emphasize that the speaker's previous statement or action was not meant as a joke but was serious.

Examples:

I was not joking with you when I said I needed your help.
She looked into my eyes and said, 'I was not joking with you.'
He assured me, 'I was not joking with you about the deadline.'

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Alternatives:

I was not kidding with you.
I was serious with you.
I was not fooling around with you.
I meant what I said to you.
I was being sincere with you.

I was not kidding with you.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to convey that the speaker was serious and not joking.

This phrase is used to emphasize that the speaker's previous statement or action was not meant as a joke but was serious.

Examples:

I was not kidding with you when I said I needed your help.
She looked into my eyes and said, 'I was not kidding with you.'
He assured me, 'I was not kidding with you about the deadline.'

Show examples from the web [+]

Oct 18, 2005 ... "I assure you, I was not kidding with you, Princess. I just told you that we are practically immortal." "But seven hundred!" She began to laugh with ...

Alternatives:

I was not joking with you.
I was serious with you.
I was not fooling around with you.
I meant what I said to you.
I was being sincere with you.

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