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UK//ðæts nɒt ə lɒt//US//ðæts nɑt ə lɑt//

Meaning of That's not a lot

It means that the amount of something is small or insufficient.

In simple words: It means there isn't much of something.

That's not a lot in a sentence

  • With only ten dollars left, I thought, 'That's not a lot.'
  • When she saw the tiny cake, she said, 'That's not a lot for a party.'
  • After checking my bank account, I realized, 'That's not a lot to live on.'
  • He looked at the small trophy and shrugged, 'That's not a lot to show for years of effort.'

How to use That's not a lot

Used in everyday conversation to express that a quantity is small. Suitable in casual and formal contexts but may be considered abrupt in very formal settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine someone looking at a small pile of coins and saying this phrase with a shrug.

Related words

Collocations with That's not a lot

  • That's not a lot of money
  • That's not a lot of time
  • That's not a lot to work with

Synonyms for That's not a lot

Common mistakes with That's not a lot

  • Used unnecessarily when discussing non-quantifiable items.
  • Confused with 'That's quite a lot' which has the opposite meaning.
  • Forgetting to emphasize the context when used sarcastically.

Compare That's not a lot with Not much, Few, Little

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Frequently asked questions about That's not a lot

What does That's not a lot mean?

It means there isn't much of something.

What is the definition of That's not a lot?

It means that the amount of something is small or insufficient.

How do you use That's not a lot in a sentence?

With only ten dollars left, I thought, 'That's not a lot.'

Can you give another example of That's not a lot?

When she saw the tiny cake, she said, 'That's not a lot for a party.'

What are synonyms for That's not a lot?

Common alternatives include not much, a small amount, few, not many, little.

What words go with That's not a lot?

It commonly pairs with That's not a lot of money, That's not a lot of time, That's not a lot to work with.

What are common mistakes when using That's not a lot?

Used unnecessarily when discussing non-quantifiable items. Confused with 'That's quite a lot' which has the opposite meaning. Forgetting to emphasize the context when used sarcastically.

How do you pronounce That's not a lot?

US: //ðæts nɑt ə lɑt//, UK: //ðæts nɒt ə lɒt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use That's not a lot?

Used in everyday conversation to express that a quantity is small. Suitable in casual and formal contexts but may be considered abrupt in very formal settings.