not bad

phrase

: fairly or acceptably good
Even missing the cheese, the tacos were not bad.
: quite good or impressive
They won twice in a row. Not bad for beginners.

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“Not bad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20bad. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.

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