nowhere near

Idioms  

1. see under not anything like.

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Example Sentences

High volatility, however, was also a feature of the dot-com rally well before the bust, and most strategists feel confident that even if there is a bubble, it’s nowhere near popping yet.

From Barron's

But actually the real surprise was that the government's financial position is nowhere near as bad as had been suggested in the run-up.

From BBC

It also enabled an increased flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza, although still nowhere near enough to meet the territory's needs, according to the UN and humanitarian NGOs.

From Barron's

They’ll take people who are OK, but nowhere near as good as them.

From Los Angeles Times

At their worst, there is nowhere near enough nous to stay in a fight.

From BBC