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none too

Idioms

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.

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • Feb. 6, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025

And some passengers are none too happy about the changes.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 16, 2025

Walt Disney Co. is making massive strides toward making its streaming business profitable, a milestone that comes none too soon as its traditional TV networks continue to decline.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2024

“And the boat will be none too stable when we are all afloat together, madam.”

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson

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