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Idiom: I'm Not Being Funny

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not being funny 

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Used as a softening preface to a statement that might be taken as offensive or malicious.

Example Sentences

1
I'm not being funny, but that dress does not suit you at all.
2
I'm not being funny, but you need to work on your communication skills.
3
I'm not being funny, but I don't think you should take up singing as a career.
4
I'm not being funny, but your cooking really needs improvement.
5
I'm not being funny, but that joke was completely tasteless.

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