not that
idiom
—used to say that something said before is not important
I tried to help, not that it mattered.
I saw him with some other woman, not that I care.
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At the end of the movie, Superman’s compatriot Mister Terrific (Edi Gathegi) reverses the rift and zips Metropolis back together, leaving the city with a literal scar through its center but, seemingly, not that much worse for the wear.
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Adam B. Vary, Variety, 12 July 2025
The overwhelming sentiment from viewers was a desire for Daisy to find a loving, permanent household that can accommodate her needs—whether or not that is the creator's home or not.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
My energy levels are not that high yet, and the worst is the polyneuropathy.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
And the turnaround for pickup is not that long at all.
—Katie Black, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025
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Adam B. Vary, Variety, 12 July 2025
The overwhelming sentiment from viewers was a desire for Daisy to find a loving, permanent household that can accommodate her needs—whether or not that is the creator's home or not.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
My energy levels are not that high yet, and the worst is the polyneuropathy.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
And the turnaround for pickup is not that long at all.
—Katie Black, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025
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“Not that.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20that. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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