not until

phrase

: not before

Not until you finish your homework can you go outside.

When you finish your homework you can go outside, but not until then.

Examples of not until in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Venezuela is unlikely to deliver a major increase in oil supplies for many years – perhaps not until 2035. — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026

Atletico’s next home game is not until September 16 against Osasuna in La Liga. — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

At least not until next year, as the makeup mogul (and more) has sworn off new motherhood until her 20s are over. — Marzia Nicolini, Vanity Fair, 29 Aug. 2026

Ultimately, both pay off, but not without some complications and not until the last second. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for not until

• basophil
• carboxyl
• daffodil
• neutrophil
• overkill
• overspill
• anthill
• backfill
• bluegill
• crossbill
• distil
• distill