none too

Idioms  

1. Also, not too. Not very, as in The application arrived none too soon, or I'm afraid this secretary is not too smart, or He was here not too long ago. The first usage was first recorded in 1885; the variant dates from about 1920. Also see not all that.

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Example Sentences

That’s why Evgeny blundered into Dmitri’s shop, although he admits that he’s none too successful at this gig.

From The Wall Street Journal

But Epstein appeared none too pleased that Krauss had invoked him and his connections.

From Salon

In seconds, he was surrounded by other souls none too happy with him.

From Literature

More such actions are expected under an April executive order—and none too soon.

From The Wall Street Journal

“It’s art, you big Globe,” she said to the lady, none too respectfully.

From Literature