Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
not-half-bad
idiom
/nɒt hɑːf bæs/
Definition
An informal expression used to describe something that is better than expected or reasonably good.
Examples
- The restaurant’s food was not-half-bad, considering the low prices.
- His performance in the match was not-half-bad for a beginner.
- After hearing the reviews, I was surprised to find the movie was actually not-half-bad.
Meaning
The term suggests that while something might not be excellent, it is still satisfactory or impressive in some way.
Synonyms
- better than expected
- not too shabby
- quite good
