not half (something)
not half
Absolutely; I strongly agree. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. A: "Will we go down to the pub for a couple of pints?" B: "Not half!"
See also: half, not
not half (something)
A more emphatic way to say "not." Primarily heard in UK. Did you just say that 2+2=5? Geez, you're not half smart, are you?
See also: half, not
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
not half
1 not nearly as. 2 not at all. informal 3 to an extreme degree; very much so. British informalSee also: half, not
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ˌnot ˈhalf
(British English, informal) used to emphasize a statement or an opinion: It wasn’t half good (= it was very good). ‘Is it hot outside?’ ‘Not half. It’s much too hot for me.’See also: half, not
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not half
Not at all: "Fancy housing? Not half likely, ma'am" (Russell Baker).
See also: half, not
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- not half
- too (something) by half
- too clever by half
- too clever, quick, etc. by half
- too something by half
- spanked
- hasn
- glass
- half the time
- half an eye