Not so/too hot
adjective
Not very good or satisfactory.
Her performance was not so hot, I expected better from her.
Often appears as...
- performance isn't so hot
- feeling not too hot
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
adjective
Feeling a little sick or uncomfortable.
I am not too hot today, I think I need to rest
Often appears as...
- not feeling too hot
- you look not so hot
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
adjective
Not very enthusiastic or interested.
I am not so hot about going to the party tonight
Often appears as...
- not so hot about the idea
- not too hot on the plan
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
adjective
Not very good or satisfactory.
Her performance was not so hot, I expected better from her.
Often appears as...
- performance isn't so hot
- feeling not too hot
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
adjective
Feeling a little sick or uncomfortable.
I am not too hot today, I think I need to rest
Often appears as...
- not feeling too hot
- you look not so hot
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
adjective
Not very enthusiastic or interested.
I am not so hot about going to the party tonight
Often appears as...
- not so hot about the idea
- not too hot on the plan
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Subtle Disappointment
Use when someone's performance or work is adequate but less than what you expected.
His presentation was not so hot, despite all the prep time he had.
Pro Tip 2/3Gentle Criticism
A polite way to express criticism without being too harsh.
Your essay was not too hot, maybe review it once more.
Pro Tip 3/3Conversation Softener
Helps soften the blow in conversations when discussing sensitive topics.
The feedback from clients is not so hot, let's try to improve.
Pro Tip 1/3Subtle Disappointment
Use when someone's performance or work is adequate but less than what you expected.
His presentation was not so hot, despite all the prep time he had.
Pro Tip 2/3Gentle Criticism
A polite way to express criticism without being too harsh.
Your essay was not too hot, maybe review it once more.
Pro Tip 3/3Conversation Softener
Helps soften the blow in conversations when discussing sensitive topics.
The feedback from clients is not so hot, let's try to improve.
Pro Tip 1/3Subtle Disappointment
Use when someone's performance or work is adequate but less than what you expected.
His presentation was not so hot, despite all the prep time he had.
Pro Tip 2/3Gentle Criticism
A polite way to express criticism without being too harsh.
Your essay was not too hot, maybe review it once more.
Pro Tip 3/3Conversation Softener
Helps soften the blow in conversations when discussing sensitive topics.
The feedback from clients is not so hot, let's try to improve.
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