That’s not saying much

phrase

Used to express that a statement or achievement is not impressive or significant.

He's the best player in our team, but considering our team's performance, that’s not saying much.

Colloquial

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Implies the achievement or fact doesn't make a significant difference or change opinions.

She did better on this test, but that's not saying much since she usually scores below average.

Pro Tip 2/3

Used when comparing, suggesting there's a low standard or poor performance generally.

This is the least busy day at the store, but that's not saying much given our slow month.

Pro Tip 3/3

Can be a polite way to criticize, indicating something is slightly better but still inadequate.

It's cleaner than before, but that's not saying much considering the mess it was in.

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