Not half as

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adverb

A phrase used to say that someone or something is not nearly or not even close as good, effective, impressive, etc. as another.

Your design is not half as good as I expected it to be.
Visual representation of "not half as" - A phrase used to say that someone or something is not nearly or not even close as good, effective, impressive, etc. as another.

Often appears as...

  • not half as good
  • not half as bad

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Colloquial, Idiomatic

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Comparative Strength

Represents a strong comparison, indicating that something falls significantly short of the standard.

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His performance wasn't half as memorable as last year's lead.
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Expectation Versus Reality

Use it to express that reality did not meet someone's expectations or hopes.

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The movie was not half as exciting as the trailer suggested.
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Subtle Disappointment

It can convey a sense of disappointment without being overly harsh or direct.

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This cake is not half as tasty as the one you made last time.
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