not to say
idiom
—used to introduce a more forceful or critical way of describing someone or something
He was impolite, not to say downright rude!
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That’s not to say genes are entirely dispositive; having genes associated with the condition does not mean a child will inevitably develop it.
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Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 18 Apr. 2025
That’s not to say people should steer clear of organ meats.
—Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 17 Apr. 2025
This is not to say that those with hormonal imbalances or undergoing fluctuations are not capable of succeeding as high functioning individuals.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
That’s not to say Delap couldn’t adapt, but based on his profile this season, a direct side such as Nottingham Forest — where attacks are predominantly quick counters — would seem a natural fit.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 18 Apr. 2025
That’s not to say people should steer clear of organ meats.
—Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 17 Apr. 2025
This is not to say that those with hormonal imbalances or undergoing fluctuations are not capable of succeeding as high functioning individuals.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
That’s not to say Delap couldn’t adapt, but based on his profile this season, a direct side such as Nottingham Forest — where attacks are predominantly quick counters — would seem a natural fit.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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“Not to say.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20to%20say. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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