not to say

phrase

—used to introduce a more forceful or critical way of describing someone or something

He was impolite, not to say downright rude!

Examples of not to say in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In a poll provided to Axios, the president’s pollster urged Republican candidates not to say clippable pro-data center things on camera, while endorsing consumer-friendly regulations on data center construction. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026

But that’s not to say investors are looking for early-stage businesses still establishing product-market fit either. — Patrick Galleher, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

That’s not to say that Patricia doesn’t know Edward, or expect him, or see through him. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 14 Sep. 2026

But that’s not to say the song isn’t fresh, with Shygirl’s silky voice adding warmth to the lush track, which comes with a sharp video featuring Shygirl in a pretty unlucky situation. — Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 11 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for not to say

• aaa
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
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