not so fast
idiom
informal
—used in speech to say that one disagrees with what someone has said or to tell someone to stop or slow down
"This proves they're wrong." "Not so fast. There's other evidence to consider."
"The discussion is closed." "Not so fast. I have a few more things to say."
Examples of not so fast in a Sentence
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Domhnall Gleeson is saying not so fast to any comparisons between The Paper and The Office.
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Dayna Haffenden, People.com, 6 June 2025
But the bill is now in the Senate, and Majority Leader John Thune is saying not so fast.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 5 June 2025
More news: Yankees Make Trade, Send Pitcher to NL Central Club
USA Today's Bob Nightengale says not so fast.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
Dermatologists say not so fast—in fact, the idea of a base tan might be one of the most common (and dangerous) myths in skin care.
—Laura Schober, Health, 6 May 2025
Some clergy say not so fast The Trump administration rescinded a policy that prohibited immigration agents from making arrests in sensitive areas, such as hospitals, schools and churches.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2025
This looks like a defensive battle, but not so fast.
—Ralph D. Russo, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Among the topics discussed: Zach Lavine to the Denver Nuggets … not so fast, sweetheart.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 18 Dec. 2024
In their brief to presiding Judge Philip S. Gutierrez, the plaintiffs say not so fast.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 19 July 2024
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Dayna Haffenden, People.com, 6 June 2025
But the bill is now in the Senate, and Majority Leader John Thune is saying not so fast.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 5 June 2025
More news: Yankees Make Trade, Send Pitcher to NL Central Club
USA Today's Bob Nightengale says not so fast.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
Dermatologists say not so fast—in fact, the idea of a base tan might be one of the most common (and dangerous) myths in skin care.
—Laura Schober, Health, 6 May 2025
Some clergy say not so fast The Trump administration rescinded a policy that prohibited immigration agents from making arrests in sensitive areas, such as hospitals, schools and churches.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2025
This looks like a defensive battle, but not so fast.
—Ralph D. Russo, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Among the topics discussed: Zach Lavine to the Denver Nuggets … not so fast, sweetheart.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 18 Dec. 2024
In their brief to presiding Judge Philip S. Gutierrez, the plaintiffs say not so fast.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 19 July 2024
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“Not so fast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20so%20fast. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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