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Not quite the thing

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Subtlety

'Not quite the thing' adds a gentle touch to criticism, softening the impact.

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Your essay is well-written but not quite the thing for this competition's theme.
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Expectation Gap

Use when something is close to what was expected but still misses the mark.

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The new policy is not quite the thing we hoped for to address the issues.
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Cultural Fit

It can highlight a mismatch with social or cultural norms or expectations.

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Wearing a casual outfit to the gala was not quite the thing.
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