not to mention

Idioms  

1. Also, not to speak of; to say nothing of. In addition to, besides what's already been said. For example, I don't think the voters will want that big program, not to mention the cost, or Dave teaches trumpet and trombone, not to speak of other brass instruments, or Their house is worth at least a million, to say nothing of their other assets.

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not to mention

Reducing prices is tricky for luxury brands who have spent years, not to mention billions of ad dollars, cultivating an exclusive image.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026

Take the construction of data centers vital to the future of AI, not to mention a constantly improving internet and better cellphone service.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026

Paul McCartney and John Lennon, too, rose fully to the occasion, reeling off such masterworks as “Eleanor Rigby” and “Tomorrow Never Knows,” not to mention a bravura single’s release featuring “Paperback Writer” and “Rain.”

From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2026

"But many people have lost their homes or their businesses, not to mention the firefighters who have been hard at work for weeks now and who must be exhausted."

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026

And not to mention, my feet on the track.

From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds