Today we have an interesting word that made me laugh from ear to ear when I first encountered it!
Not less Is a humorous variant of adverbs Not bad at all with Not less than, Both of which are usually translated as Not less than). It is usually followed by a comparative conjunction That (Compare).
Let’s break down the word to make it easier to digest:
- No method No
- butt From A little bit (a little bit) It literally means “a little bit‘But the irony is the opposite
- (less method less
Mr. Rossi is no less than 110 years old!
Mr. Rossi is no less than 110 years old!
Like most words in Italian dictionaries, it is difficult to assess with absolute certainty when they were first used, but we know who played an important role in the dissemination process Not less thanAll credit goes to the Roman actor Mario Riva, who hosted a TV show called “Quiz” and “Variety” between 1958 and 1960 musician. He will use this term to introduce his most prestigious guests. (source: Kruska Academy)
In the video below, you can hear him use this term to introduce Nat King Cole.
I want to get an excellent score of no less than perfect score in the exam!
Not so common, Not less than Can be used as an interjection of surprise or shock. E.g:
I bet and I won a million euros! -Not less!
I bet and won 1 million euros! ——Don’t say it!
The closest Italian synonym for this word, which also happens to be used more frequently, is real.
