Ш101
ШУТКА ЛИШУТКА (ЛИ) СКАЗАТЬ all
collthese forms onlysent adv,
parenth (all variants)
indep. clause or
predic with
subj:
infin (1st
var. )
fixed WO it is very important, serious, not a trifle (because it may have serious consequences, is a significant accomplishment etc
sometimes used to express surprise at or admiration of the importance of
sth. ): itfs no jokeit's no laughing (small) matter(in limited contexts) seriously.
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Ш102 →← Ш100