Browse words
36,402 words to explore
N
Sort:A–Z
not the sharpest pencil in the box
not very intelligent or clever
not the sharpest tool in the box
lacking basic intelligence
not the sharpest tool in the shed
not very intelligent or quick-thinking
not to be outdone
insisting on doing better than others
not to brag
to introduce a statement boasting about oneself
not to mention
Additionally; also important.
not to put too fine a point on it
to be direct or blunt about something
not to say
Introducing a stronger term for what was just said.
not to worry
used to say that everything is fine
not touch with a barge pole
Avoid something completely.
not touch with a ten-foot pole
Avoid something entirely.
not wanted on voyage
not needed during a trip by ship
not win for losing
always facing new problems despite efforts
not worth a brass farthing
having absolutely no value or usefulness
not worth a continental
completely worthless
not worth a dime
completely worthless or useless
not worth a plug nickel
having almost no value
not worth a whistle
of little or no value or importance.
not worth hell room
having absolutely no value or use
not worth his salt
not valuable or important
not worth the paper it is printed on
having no real value or importance.
not worth the powder
considered completely unimportant or worthless
not worth the powder and shot
not worth the effort or cost.
not worth writing home about
not significant or impressive enough to share