Be/get beyond a joke
phrase
To become serious or extreme, more than just funny or annoying.
His constant talking is getting beyond a joke, it's preventing me from doing any work.
Often appears as...
- is getting beyond a joke
- has gotten beyond a joke
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
phrase
To become serious or extreme, more than just funny or annoying.
His constant talking is getting beyond a joke, it's preventing me from doing any work.
Often appears as...
- is getting beyond a joke
- has gotten beyond a joke
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Frustration Expression
Used to express that something has become frustrating or problematic, not just a minor annoyance.
The Wi-Fi breakdown has gotten beyond a joke; I've got urgent emails to send!
Pro Tip 2/3Focus on Severity
Emphasizes that a situation has escalated to a level of high severity or seriousness.
Their running late has become beyond a joke; we're missing all our appointments!
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Usage
Common in spoken English and casual settings. Not suited for formal writing or speeches.
His prank calls are getting beyond a joke; someone could get hurt.
Pro Tip 1/3Frustration Expression
Used to express that something has become frustrating or problematic, not just a minor annoyance.
The Wi-Fi breakdown has gotten beyond a joke; I've got urgent emails to send!
Pro Tip 2/3Focus on Severity
Emphasizes that a situation has escalated to a level of high severity or seriousness.
Their running late has become beyond a joke; we're missing all our appointments!
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Usage
Common in spoken English and casual settings. Not suited for formal writing or speeches.
His prank calls are getting beyond a joke; someone could get hurt.
Pro Tip 1/3Frustration Expression
Used to express that something has become frustrating or problematic, not just a minor annoyance.
The Wi-Fi breakdown has gotten beyond a joke; I've got urgent emails to send!
Pro Tip 2/3Focus on Severity
Emphasizes that a situation has escalated to a level of high severity or seriousness.
Their running late has become beyond a joke; we're missing all our appointments!
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Usage
Common in spoken English and casual settings. Not suited for formal writing or speeches.
His prank calls are getting beyond a joke; someone could get hurt.
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