Significado
Used to say that something is quite good, satisfactory, or acceptable.
Contexto cultural
British people often use 'not bad' to mean 'very good' because they dislike being overly enthusiastic. Americans use it to sound 'chill' or 'laid-back' in casual social interactions.
Use it to be polite
If you don't want to lie but don't want to be rude, 'not bad' is the perfect middle ground.
Significado
Used to say that something is quite good, satisfactory, or acceptable.
Use it to be polite
If you don't want to lie but don't want to be rude, 'not bad' is the perfect middle ground.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the sentence.
I tried the new cafe today. It was ____ ____.
The phrase 'not bad' is used to express that something was satisfactory.
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Banco de ejercicios
1 ejerciciosI tried the new cafe today. It was ____ ____.
The phrase 'not bad' is used to express that something was satisfactory.
🎉 Puntuación: /1
Preguntas frecuentes
1 preguntasYes, it is a modest compliment.
Frases relacionadas
Not too shabby
synonymVery good
Pretty good
similarSatisfactory
