Emphasizes that something deserves respect or attention and shouldn’t be ignored or undervalued. The recognition he received for his work is not to be sneezed at.
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Implicit Value
Implies that something has a degree of importance or value that may not be immediately obvious. An extra day off might seem small, but it's not to be sneezed at.
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Subtle Appreciation
Used to acknowledge qualities without excessive praise; a reserved way of expressing that something is good. This old watch of my grandfather’s is not to be sneezed at.