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no laughing matter

A very serious issue, topic, situation, or problem; nothing to joke about
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Having missed the last rest stop for the next 60 miles, the prospect of staying awake until the next highway exit became no laughing matter.

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Submitted by JokerGem on April 09, 2023

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