not so fast
idiom
informal
—used in speech to say that one disagrees with what someone has said or to tell someone to stop or slow down
"This proves they're wrong." "Not so fast. There's other evidence to consider."
"The discussion is closed." "Not so fast. I have a few more things to say."
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Related Articles But Saks said not so fast and threw cold water on the speculation.
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Evan Clark, Footwear News, 3 June 2025
Perfect for snacking and baking, nuts seem like an obvious choice to buy in bulk and store in the cabinet–but not so fast.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
While Ringo tries to insist the fight is between him and Earp, Holliday says not so fast, sir, citing a quarrel earlier in the film.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2025
Ward thankfully said yes, as the crowd of photographers snapped and cheered away—but not so fast.
—Vogue, 21 Apr. 2025
But for those hard-to-hold putting surfaces, the course might be a cinch, but not so fast: Three putts and more await those who don’t wield the wedge and flatstick with utter confidence.
—David Weiss, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Domhnall Gleeson is saying not so fast to any comparisons between The Paper and The Office.
—Dayna Haffenden, People.com, 6 June 2025
But the bill is now in the Senate, and Majority Leader John Thune is saying not so fast.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 5 June 2025
More news: Yankees Make Trade, Send Pitcher to NL Central Club
USA Today's Bob Nightengale says not so fast.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
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Evan Clark, Footwear News, 3 June 2025
Perfect for snacking and baking, nuts seem like an obvious choice to buy in bulk and store in the cabinet–but not so fast.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
While Ringo tries to insist the fight is between him and Earp, Holliday says not so fast, sir, citing a quarrel earlier in the film.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2025
Ward thankfully said yes, as the crowd of photographers snapped and cheered away—but not so fast.
—Vogue, 21 Apr. 2025
But for those hard-to-hold putting surfaces, the course might be a cinch, but not so fast: Three putts and more await those who don’t wield the wedge and flatstick with utter confidence.
—David Weiss, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Domhnall Gleeson is saying not so fast to any comparisons between The Paper and The Office.
—Dayna Haffenden, People.com, 6 June 2025
But the bill is now in the Senate, and Majority Leader John Thune is saying not so fast.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 5 June 2025
More news: Yankees Make Trade, Send Pitcher to NL Central Club
USA Today's Bob Nightengale says not so fast.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
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“Not so fast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20so%20fast. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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