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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.

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none too

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 ● Feb. 26, 2026

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

From Salon ● Feb. 6, 2026

And some passengers are none too happy about the changes.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2025

His team has a week off, and none too soon.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2024

Henry was none too forthcoming, with me at least, about what that business actually was.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

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