Not half

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Expressing Surprise

Use 'not half' when you want to show you're surprised by how much or to what extent something is true.

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He's not half clever, solving that puzzle so quickly!

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Understated Approval

'Not half' can hint that you're impressed or approve of something, often in an understated way.

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Your homemade cake is not half delicious!

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Intensity Amplifier

'Not half' can amplify a quality to show intensity, similar to 'very' or 'extremely.'

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It's not half cold today, I should've worn a coat!

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