Meaning of the word "not be all fun and games" in English

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not be all fun and games

US /nɑt bi ɔl fʌn ænd ɡeɪmz/
UK /nɑt bi ɔl fʌn ænd ɡeɪmz/
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Idiom

1.

to be serious and difficult, rather than enjoyable

Example:
Being a parent is not all fun and games; it requires a lot of responsibility.
Working in a startup might seem exciting, but it's not all fun and games.
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