固かたい話はなし

expression, noun

serious topic; stiff conversation

Refers to a conversation or topic that is formal, serious, or lacking in lightheartedness. Often used when the atmosphere becomes heavy or businesslike.

• 食しょく事じ中ちゅうに固かたい話はなしはやめましょう。

  Let's avoid serious topics during the meal.

• 会かい議ぎが終おわって、やっと固かたい話はなしから解かい放ほうされた。

  The meeting ended, and I was finally free from the stiff conversation.