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" There are things I'm doing with 'The After' that would've never flown on 'The X-Files' and on network television, so it's more permissive. That's not to say that you want to abuse that. I think that a show like 'The X-Files' actually worked better as a network show with the restraints put on it, the censorship that was applied."
Chris Carter

Meaning of "not to say" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

PRONUNCIATION OF NOT TO SAY

not to say


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE NOT TO SAY

not take a feather out of someone · not take kindly to · not take no for an answer · not that · not the faintest · not the foggiest · not the full quid · not to go nap on · not to have a clue · not to mention something · not to put too fine a point on it · not to worry · not touch with a bargepole · not true · not turn a hair · not up to much · not with you · not within an ass´s roar of · not worth a cracker · not worth a crumpet

WORDS THAT END LIKE NOT TO SAY

assay · bioassay · daresay · enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay · essay · gainsay · hearsay · I dare say · immunoassay · Lindsay · Lyndsay · Pasay · Quai d´Orsay · radioimmunoassay · Ramsay · Rothesay · say · strange to say · that is to say · unsay

Synonyms and antonyms of not to say in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «not to say» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR

TRANSLATION OF NOT TO SAY

Find out the translation of not to say to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of not to say from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «not to say» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

不是说
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

por no decir
570 millions of speakers
en

English

not to say
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

कहने के लिए नहीं
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

لا يعني
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

Нельзя сказать,
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

não dizer
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

বলার না
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

Ne se prononce pas
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Bukan untuk mengatakan
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

um nicht zu sagen
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

回答を避ける
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

대답
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Ora ngomong
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

không nói
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

சொல்லாதே
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

म्हणायचे नाही
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

söylememek
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

per non dire
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

Nie znaczy
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

Не можна сказати ,
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

ca să nu spunem
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

για να μην πω
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

nie te sê
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

inte säga
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

for ikke å si
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of not to say

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «NOT TO SAY»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about not to say

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10 QUOTES WITH «NOT TO SAY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word not to say.
1
John Ashcroft
The worst mistake a boss can make is not to say 'well done'.
2
Simon Baker
There's more of a family connection when you're working on a TV show. That's not to say that you don't make great connections when you're working on films, but it's different unless you're there working every day.
3
Hart Bochner
I love directing more than anything in the world, and I love being in the editing room. I love cutting. When I'm shooting, I cut it in my head anyway. That's not to say that it always turns out that way, but you have a sense when you're composing a sequence or a scene how you want it to look anyway.
4
Robert Boswell
You have to avoid caricature, at the one end of the spectrum, and sentimentality, at the other; which is not to say that such characters shouldn't be funny part of the time, or that their actions shouldn't evoke genuine feeling.
5
Chris Carter
There are things I'm doing with 'The After' that would've never flown on 'The X-Files' and on network television, so it's more permissive. That's not to say that you want to abuse that. I think that a show like 'The X-Files' actually worked better as a network show with the restraints put on it, the censorship that was applied.
6
Anna Chancellor
In the theatre, if you say 'Macbeth', all the actors will start looking very anxious. I'm so well-trained not to say it in the theatre that I can hardly say it in normal life.
7
Harry Connick, Jr.
You won't talk to anybody who breaks lyrics down more thoroughly. It's just a complete deconstruction, and when you start to rebuild, nobody has the capacity to do it like me. Which is not to say I'm better, it's just that there's a unique quality to everyone.
8
George Crumb
I am certain that most composers today would consider today's music to be rich, not to say confusing, in its enormous diversity of styles, technical procedures, and systems of esthetics.
9
Mark Davis
I believe every child has the right to a mother and a father. Men and women are not the same. That's not to say they're not entitled to equal rights, but they are not the same.
10
Lisa Edelstein
Everybody in the world has a different reason for wishing they could say things that most people know not to say.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «NOT TO SAY»

Discover the use of not to say in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to not to say and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
How Not to Say Mass: A Guidebook on Liturgical Principles ...
In this revised edition of a bestseller, Father Dennis Smolarski has one very clear aim--to waken an awareness in, and encourage the authentic celebration of, the liturgy as set forth by the Second Vatican Council.
Dennis C. Smolarski, 2003
2
Say Not to Say: New Perspectives on Miscommunication
The book will be organized around a basic set of themes. The essential progression of each section is from abstract matters of theory to those of specific refinement and application.
Luigi Anolli, Rita Ciceri, G. Riva, 2002
3
What Not to Say: Avoiding the Common Mistakes That Can Sink ...
In this humorous guide, John C. Holbert and Alyce M. McKenzie provide helpful and practical advice for avoiding the common mistakes that many preachers make in their sermons.
John C. Holbert, Alyce M. McKenzie, 2011
4
What Not to Say: The Philosophy of Life's Tricky Moments
And the worst thing is - you then say the wrong thing. WHAT NOT TO SAY takes those situations, unpacks them with philosophy and explores the dos and don'ts. Why philosophy? Because philosophy has always been gripped by questions of life.
Mark Vernon, 2009
5
Say This, Not That: A Foolproof Guide to Effective ...
This simple, straightforward guide to effective communication is for anyone who has ever wanted to “eat their words.” Do you ever feel that your words produce the exact opposite effect of what you were hoping for—escalating tensions ...
Carl Alasko Ph. D., 2014
6
How Not to Say what You Mean: A Dictionary of Euphemisms
This brand new edition celebrating 20 years of R. W. Holder's popular and successful dictionary of euphemisms is packed full of traditional favourites, such as 'Dutch uncle' or 'push up the daisies', as well as euphemisms from the ...
R. W. Holder, 2007
7
What Not to Say to Hurting People
This book addresses the inadequacies we all face when comforting someone during a tragedy and urges us to take a more thoughtful and realistic approach when comforting hurting people. (Christianity)
Chinyere Ngozi Olujide, 2005
8
How to Say It, Third Edition: Choice Words, Phrases, ...
Covering everything from business correspondence to personal letters, this is the perfect desk reference for anyone who often finds themselves struggling to find those perfect words for: ? Apologies and sympathy letters ?
Rosalie Maggio, 2009
9
Eight things not to say to your teen
Offers parents advice on communicating with their teenagers, stresses the importance of listening, and lists cliches that act as barriers to communication
William L. Coleman, 1994
10
What Not to Say: Finding the Right Words at Difficult Moments
And the worst thing is - you then say the wrong thing. 'What Not To Say' takes those situations, unpacks them with philosophy, and - with some understanding gained - explores the do's and don'ts. Why philosophy?
Mark Vernon, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «NOT TO SAY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term not to say is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Could the Sleeping Giant Be Awakening?
Republicans also feel pressure from the GOP establishment to pull their punches -- not to say anything that would make them look too ... «Town Hall, Jul 15»
2
Share “10 things you should never say to a mom...”
Well, you might not know what to say to help, but here are 10 things NOT to say. Cristel Romero, FamilyShare • Modified: July 23, 2015 at 1:02 ... «NewsOK.com, Jul 15»
3
Heat won't affect Idaho fishing rules, biologists say
That's not to say anglers won't see some noticeable effects from warmer. Anglers and others may see localized fish die offs, a few of which have ... «The Spokesman Review, Jul 15»
4
How My Son Is Teaching Me Not to Say Sorry
My son has become a parrot on my shoulder. He repeats every word I say. It's precious when he repeats, "I love you," or even better, "I love ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
5
What not to say if you're running for president, Donald Trump edition …
One in a continuing series. Businessman and 2016 presidential candidate Donald Trump grabbed headlines and ignited a GOP firestorm with ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
6
How Not to Be a Philanthropic Tech Billionaire
That's not to say we shouldn't be scanning the heavens for signs of life. But headline-grabbing donations like Milner's are only partly about ... «Inc.com, Jul 15»
7
What Not To Do In The NICU
That's not to say that no infant should ever get these, Pursley says. "But our gripe, if you will, is their routine use." To come up with the list, ... «WJCT NEWS, Jul 15»
8
How Ant-Man Connects To Doctor Strange In The Marvel Cinematic …
... has been put out by Marvel Studios – but that's not to say that it doesn't firmly establish itself as part of the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe. «Cinema Blend, Jul 15»
9
The world's smallest language has only 100 words -- and you can …
“We're so used to saying please and thank you that we tend to do a little Japanese-style nod now instead. It's so weird not to say anything at all. «Business Insider Australia, Jul 15»
10
What Not To Say After You Have Sex With Someone For The First …
Ever had first-time sex with a new partner, and immediately afterwards, they (or worse yet, you) roll over and say something really stupid? Like ... «Bustle, Jul 15»
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