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We're not exactly a team

🇬🇧 UK //wɪə nɒt ɪɡˈzæktli ə tiːm// 🇺🇸 US //wɪr nɑt ɪɡˈzæktli ə tim//

Meaning of We're not exactly a team

Indicates that the group is not functioning cohesively as a team.

In simple words: We are not really a group working together.

We're not exactly a team in a sentence

• We're not exactly a team here; everyone is doing their own thing.
• In the project meetings, it feels like we're not exactly a team.
• When conflicts arise, it's clear we're not exactly a team.
• Despite the title, we're not exactly a team; we rarely collaborate.
• We often say we're united, but we're not exactly a team after all.

How to use We're not exactly a team

Use this phrase to imply that collaboration is lacking. Suitable in discussions about teamwork, but may sound negative in formal settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

Remember 'team' as in 'dream team' – but we aren't quite that!

Related words

Collocations with We're not exactly a team

• work as a team
• be part of a team
• come together as a team

Synonyms for We're not exactly a team

• We aren't really a group
• We don’t function as one unit
• We lack unity

Common mistakes with We're not exactly a team

• Using 'exactly' incorrectly as a filler word.
• Confusing 'a team' with 'the team' when referring to specific groups.

Frequently asked questions about We're not exactly a team

What does We're not exactly a team mean?

We are not really a group working together.

What is the definition of We're not exactly a team?

Indicates that the group is not functioning cohesively as a team.

How do you use We're not exactly a team in a sentence?

We're not exactly a team here; everyone is doing their own thing.

Can you give another example of We're not exactly a team?

In the project meetings, it feels like we're not exactly a team.

What are synonyms for We're not exactly a team?

Common alternatives include We aren't really a group, We don’t function as one unit, We lack unity.

What words go with We're not exactly a team?

It commonly pairs with work as a team, be part of a team, come together as a team.

What are common mistakes when using We're not exactly a team?

Using 'exactly' incorrectly as a filler word. Confusing 'a team' with 'the team' when referring to specific groups.

How do you pronounce We're not exactly a team?

US: //wɪr nɑt ɪɡˈzæktli ə tim//, UK: //wɪə nɒt ɪɡˈzæktli ə tiːm//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use We're not exactly a team?

Use this phrase to imply that collaboration is lacking. Suitable in discussions about teamwork, but may sound negative in formal settings.