No more than meaning in English

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Definition

(-Did you eat a lot today?) -No more than (usual): (-Did you eat a lot today?) -The same amount as (usual) idiom

Examples

  • "I mean, no more than your average single, overworked executive."
  • "No more than any other perfume."
  • "It is my professional opinion that Philip Cheeter should probably stay home for 2-3 days, no more than that."
  • "Step 3 - Buy a gift for the person you selected, and spend no more than $10 on it."
Exercise 1
Susie says that she drinks "no more than your average overworked executive".

Based on this statement, which of the following choices most accurately describes Susie's drinking habits?
Susie says that she drinks "no more than your average overworked executive".

Based on this statement, which of the following choices most accurately describes Susie's drinking habits?
Susie is not saying that she doesn't drink at all, but rather that she drinks the same amount or less than a typical executive.
Although the statement "(I drink) no more than (Bob drinks)" could express that the speaker drinks less than Bob, the statement doesn't indicate that Susie drinks "much less" than a typical executive.
When Susie says that she drinks "no more than your average overworked executive", she means that she doesn't drink any more than they would, or even that she drinks less. Both "no more than X" and "as much as X" are comparisons of equality.
Susie is not saying that she drinks more than any other executive, but rather that she drinks the same amount or less.

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