Cool MateMeaning of They're not that stupid
A phrase used to indicate that someone is not as foolish as they might appear.
In simple words: They are not very foolish.
They're not that stupid in a sentence
- I know they made a mistake, but they're not that stupid.
- When he explained his project, I realized they're not that stupid.
- My friends think they can't solve this, but I believe they're not that stupid.
How to use They're not that stupid
Used in casual conversations to express disbelief about someone's lack of intelligence. Avoid in formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Think of 'they're not that stupid' as a way to argue that someone is smarter than expected.
Related words
Collocations with They're not that stupid
- not that stupid
- think they're stupid
- believe they're that dumb
- underestimate their intelligence
- show they're smart
Synonyms for They're not that stupid
- They're not foolish
- They're not dumb
- They're cleverer than that
- They're smarter than you think
- They're reasonable
Common mistakes with They're not that stupid
- Confusing with 'They are not so stupid' which has a similar meaning but different tone.
- Using 'they're' incorrectly, e.g., 'there not that stupid'.
- Overusing in serious discussions where a more respectful tone is needed.
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They're not that stupid in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مش أغبياء لهالدرجة
هم ليسوا أغبياء جدًا.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ওরা অত বোকা নয়
ওরা খুব একটা বোকা নয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Die sind nicht so dumm
Sie sind nicht sehr töricht.
- SpanishEspañol
No son tan tontos
No son muy tontos.
- Persianفارسی
آنها اینقدر احمق نیستند
آنها خیلی احمق نیستند.
- FrenchFrançais
Ils ne sont pas si bêtes
Ils ne sont pas très idiots.
- Hindiहिन्दी
वे इतने बेवकूफ नहीं हैं
वे बहुत मूर्ख नहीं हैं।
- ItalianItaliano
Non sono così stupidi
Non sono molto sciocchi.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Eles não são tão burros
Eles não são muito bobos.
- RussianРусский
Да они не настолько глупы
Они не очень глупы.
- Urduاردو
اتنے بیوقوف نہیں ہیں
وہ اتنے بیوقوف نہیں ہیں۔
- Chinese中文
他们没那么傻
他们没那么笨。
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Frequently asked questions about They're not that stupid
What does They're not that stupid mean?
They are not very foolish.
What is the definition of They're not that stupid?
A phrase used to indicate that someone is not as foolish as they might appear.
How do you use They're not that stupid in a sentence?
I know they made a mistake, but they're not that stupid.
Can you give another example of They're not that stupid?
When he explained his project, I realized they're not that stupid.
What are synonyms for They're not that stupid?
Common alternatives include They're not foolish, They're not dumb, They're cleverer than that, They're smarter than you think, They're reasonable.
What words go with They're not that stupid?
It commonly pairs with not that stupid, think they're stupid, believe they're that dumb, underestimate their intelligence, show they're smart.
What are common mistakes when using They're not that stupid?
Confusing with 'They are not so stupid' which has a similar meaning but different tone. Using 'they're' incorrectly, e.g., 'there not that stupid'. Overusing in serious discussions where a more respectful tone is needed.
How do you pronounce They're not that stupid?
US: //ðeər nɑt ðæt ˈstuːpɪd//, UK: //ðeə nɒt ðæt ˈstjuːpɪd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is They're not that stupid formal or informal?
"They're not that stupid" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use They're not that stupid?
Used in casual conversations to express disbelief about someone's lack of intelligence. Avoid in formal contexts.