Definition: “Not so much” is a succinct phrase used to dismiss or downplay what has been mentioned before, suggesting it was either less important, less significant, or incorrect in some way.
Synonyms:
- Not really
- Hardly
- Barely
- Mmm, no
Antonyms:
- Absolutely
- Definitely
- Indisputably
- Positively
Humor and Quotes:
Jon Stewart on “The Daily Show”:
“I like this guy John Kennedy. Since him, not so much.”
Jay Newton-Small in Time magazine: “Harry Reid Looked Beatable This Year. Now? Not So Much”
Fictional character in Nevada Barr’s Burn: “You know, a million used to be real money. Not so much these days.”
Similar Terms and Phrases:
- Close, but no cigar 🌟
- A day late and a dollar short 🕰️💸
- Easier said than done 🔉🛠️
- Here today, gone tomorrow 🌍➡️🚮
Proverbs and Expressions:
- “Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.”
- “All that glitters is not gold.”
- “It’s not all it’s cracked up to be.”
- “Every rose has its thorn.”
Related Literature and Media: 📚 Daily Show Book by Jon Stewart - Explore the irreverent humor of Jon Stewart. 🎥 The Daily Show - Episodes from the Comedy Central hit show. 📖 Burn by Nevada Barr - Dive into gripping fiction using contemporary lingo. 🎬 TV series like Parks and Recreation - Popular modern-day examples of casual dismissals.
Inspirational Note: “Words can either build our dreams or flatten our ambitions. Use them wisely and with wit.” – W. T. Wittywords
Farewell readers, may your words always be sharper than a two-edged sword, yet lighter than a summer’s breeze. Until next time – W. T. Wittywords
