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UK//nɒt ɡreɪt nɒt ˈtɛrɪbəl//US//nɑt ɡreɪt nɑt ˈtɛrəbəl//

Meaning of Not great not terrible

Indicates a situation that is average or moderately acceptable.

In simple words: It's okay, neither good nor bad.

Not great not terrible in a sentence

  • The movie was not great, not terrible; just what I expected.
  • Her performance was not great, not terrible, leaving the audience undecided.
  • The weather today is not great, not terrible; it's just average.

How to use Not great not terrible

Use this phrase in casual conversations to express a mixed or average opinion. It's informal and may not be suitable for formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine a scale where 'not great, not terrible' is right in the middle.

Related words

Collocations with Not great not terrible

  • not great not terrible experience
  • not great not terrible day
  • not great not terrible review

Synonyms for Not great not terrible

Common mistakes with Not great not terrible

  • Used in overly formal situations.
  • Misunderstood as purely negative.
  • Confused with similar phrases like 'meh'.

Compare Not great not terrible with Average, Mediocre, Fair

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Frequently asked questions about Not great not terrible

What does Not great not terrible mean?

It's okay, neither good nor bad.

What is the definition of Not great not terrible?

Indicates a situation that is average or moderately acceptable.

How do you use Not great not terrible in a sentence?

The movie was not great, not terrible; just what I expected.

Can you give another example of Not great not terrible?

Her performance was not great, not terrible, leaving the audience undecided.

What are synonyms for Not great not terrible?

Common alternatives include average, mediocre, fair, so-so, passable.

What words go with Not great not terrible?

It commonly pairs with not great not terrible experience, not great not terrible day, not great not terrible review.

What are common mistakes when using Not great not terrible?

Used in overly formal situations. Misunderstood as purely negative. Confused with similar phrases like 'meh'.

How do you pronounce Not great not terrible?

US: //nɑt ɡreɪt nɑt ˈtɛrəbəl//, UK: //nɒt ɡreɪt nɒt ˈtɛrɪbəl//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Not great not terrible?

Use this phrase in casual conversations to express a mixed or average opinion. It's informal and may not be suitable for formal contexts.