get beyond a joke
get beyond a joke
To become very alarming. Her illness has gotten beyond a joke now—the doctors say she's in critical condition.
See also: beyond, get, joke
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
get (or be) beyond a joke
become (or be) something that is serious or worrying. informal 2002 Guardian The rogue animal is believed to have attacked at least six residents in the past week, and his antics are now described by residents as ‘well beyond a joke’.
See also: beyond, get, joke
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
be/get/go beyond a ˈjoke
be no longer funny; be serious: This has got beyond a joke! Open this door and let me out at once! The state of the roads in this country is beyond a joke.See also: beyond, get, go, joke
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- be/get/go beyond a joke
- beyond (one's) depth
- beyond depth
- beyond (one's) wildest dreams
- beyond your wildest dreams
- great beyond
- the Great Beyond
- beyond some emotional response
- a bit too much
- pass on to the Great Beyond