no kidding

no kidding

1. I agree; you're right; that's true. A: "Wow, that exam was brutally difficult." B: "Yeah, no kidding!"

2. Are you being serious? A: "My aunt has a cabin we could use for the weekend." B: "No kidding? That would be awesome!"

3. I'm being honest or serious. No kidding, this boot camp will get you in the best shape of your life.

See also: kid, no

No kidding!

 

1. Inf. You are not kidding me, are you? (An expression of mild surprise.) Jane: I got elected vice president. Bill: No kidding! That's great!

2. Inf. Everyone already knows that! Did you just find that out? (Sarcastic.) Sue: It looks like taxes will be increasing. Tom: No kidding! What do you expect? Alice: I'm afraid I'm putting on a little weight. Jane: No kidding!

See also: no

no kidding

Truly, seriously, as in No kidding, I really did lose my wallet. [Colloquial; first half of 1900s]

See also: kid, no

ˌno ˈkidding

(spoken)
1 (sometimes ironic) used to emphasize that something is true or that you agree with something that somebody has just said: ‘It’s cold!’ ‘No kidding!’
2 used to show that you mean what you are saying: I want the money back tomorrow. No kidding.

See also: kid, no

No kidding!

exclam. I am not kidding.; You are not kidding (are you)? No kidding! I never thought she would do that.

See also: no

no kidding

1. Used to express surprise or disbelief.

2. Used to express scornful acknowledgment of the obvious.

See also: kid, no