Not all that good, well, etc.

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Not very good or well; mediocre or slightly below average.

The food in this restaurant is not all that good.
Visual representation of "not all that good, well, etc." - Not very good or well; mediocre or slightly below average

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  • not all that good
  • not all that well
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Visual representation of "not all that good, well, etc."
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Expectation Setting

Conveys slightly below-average quality, used to temper expectations in a subtle way.

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Don't get too excited about the movie; it's not all that good.
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Tactful Criticism

A gentle or polite way to express criticism without being too harsh.

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Your essay isn't all that well-structured, but it has great ideas.
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Conversational Tone

Common in casual conversation, not usually found in formal writing.

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His drumming skills are not all that impressive.
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