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kidding about vs kidding that

Both 'kidding about' and 'kidding that' are correct and commonly used phrases in English. They are used in different contexts, with 'kidding about' being used to talk about the subject of a joke or playful remark, while 'kidding that' is used to introduce the content of the joke or playful remark.

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kidding about

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to talk about the subject of a joke or playful remark. It is often followed by the topic or person being joked about.

Examples:

I was just kidding about the party. It's actually a surprise for you.
She's always kidding about how clumsy she is, but she's actually very coordinated.

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You know I was just kidding about the whole jewish mafia thing.
Okay, but I'm not kidding about those almonds though.
I think your friend wasn't kidding about the heat stroke.
Boy, Director Vance wasn't kidding about making changes.
you weren't kidding about the packing.
Well, remember when I said I was kidding about the lawsuit?
You were kidding about the delicate ego thing, right?
I always thought Robert was just kidding about them.
You weren't kidding about him needing brain surgery.
And he wasn't kidding about living many lifetimes.
Guess she wasn't kidding about her new standards.
I was kidding about all that stuff I said last week.
Just kidding about the Pilates guy.
Actually, I was kidding about the front seat.
I guess his wife wasn't kidding about those divorce papers.
So Hus wasn't kidding about vengeance.
Look... Your brother wasn't kidding about that.
And I wasn't kidding about that jacket.
She was kidding about the guys, mostly.
Except she wasn't kidding about her roommate complex.

Alternatives:

joking about
teasing about
playing around about
making fun of

kidding that

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to introduce the content of a joke or playful remark. It is often followed by the actual joke or playful statement.

Examples:

I can't believe you fell for it! I was just kidding that I won the lottery.
She was kidding that she was going to quit her job, but she loves it too much.

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You're kidding that you did, or you're kidding that you didn't?
Look... Your brother wasn't kidding about that.
And I wasn't kidding about that jacket.
Just kidding, that's all.
You weren't kidding about that Barbie guy.
I'm not kidding, that's literally it.
And I'm not kidding about that either.
Hope you're kidding about that girl.
I'm kidding about that, but he can be verbally abusive.
I don't think Tom was kidding about that.
I don't think Tom was kidding about that.
Because I want to go on kidding myself that I am... different.
No kidding, that's great news.
Just kidding, that wasn't for you...
I was only kidding... just kidding, that's all.
No, I'm just kidding, that's really cool.
For a while there, you try kidding yourself that you're going with an unmarried man.
You've got to be kidding me that the two of you are here.
Maybe I'm kidding myself that I could be friends with people who work for me.
I was just kidding about that because you surprised me, and it would have been ridiculous telling you at the party.

Alternatives:

joking that
teasing that
playing around that
saying in jest that

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