Not to mention meaning in English
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Definition
not to mention: in addition to, as well as, also, without having to say
He drank all the whiskey, not to mention that he insulted your grandmother.
Susie is a remarkable director of public relations, not to mention that she is fluent in five languages.
Examples
- "These days, boasting about short nights seems more silly than manly, not to mention that anyone still working on Wall Street is lucky to have a job during these tough economic times!"
- "He seems like a very sensitive fellow, not to mention how fit he is!"
- "Not to mention, it's the morally correct thing to do!"
- "You could work part time, not to mention there are crèche facilities."
- "Not to mention that it is illegal to drive in most states without at least some liability insurance."
- "Not to mention the tse-tse flies!"
- "The mail will be collected this evening, not to mention I have this report to finish!"
Exercise 1
"Not to mention, it's the morally correct thing to do!"
Which of the following expressions could replace not to mention and express the same meaning?
Which of the following expressions could replace not to mention and express the same meaning?
"Not to mention, it's the morally correct thing to do!"
Which of the following expressions could replace not to mention and express the same meaning?
Which of the following expressions could replace not to mention and express the same meaning?
The expression "not to mention" adds further information to a previous idea. "Not to mention" has nothing to do with expressing the idea that would not otherwise be said.
The expression "not to mention" adds further information to a previous idea. "Not to mention" has nothing to do with "causing misfortune" or "bad luck".
The expression "not to mention" adds further information to a previous idea. "Not to mention" has nothing to do with keeping an idea secret.
"Not to mention" is an expression which means "moreover" or "in addition to". Susie uses the idiom to express to Bruno that not only is subcontracting a dangerous policy in terms of public relations, but it is also morally wrong.
Exercise 2
"In the event of an accident" = an accident.
"Not to mention that it is illegal" = it is illegal.
"Not to mention that it is illegal" = it is illegal.
"In the event of an accident" = In case of 1 an accident.
"Not to mention that it is illegal" = In addition to the fact that 2 it is illegal.
"Not to mention that it is illegal" = In addition to the fact that 2 it is illegal.
1 In case of: This is the correct answer. "In the event of (something)" means "if (something) happens", or "in case it happens". Example: In the event of rain, the tennis match will be cancelled.
1 In the middle of: This is incorrect. "In the middle of" means "busy doing something". Example: Bruno was in the middle of a phone call, when Horatio walked into his office.
1 In the vicinity of: This is incorrect. "In the vicinity of" has two meanings. 1. Approximately, for example: Our flat is priced in the vicinity of $250,000. 2. In a nearby area. Example: The restaurant is situated in the vicinity of the Eiffel Tower.
1 In the absence of: This is incorrect. "In the absence of (someone)" means without them. Example: In the absence of Icarus, Brian had to prepare the financial report alone.
2 In addition to the fact that: This is the correct answer. "Not to mention" is an expression which means "moreover" or "in addition to". Shannon uses the idiom to express that Delavigne Corp could be responsible to pay large damages, and also that it is illegal not to have a certain type of insurance in some states.
2 It just goes to show that: This is correct. "It just goes to show" is an expression that is said when something proves that something else is true. Example: The success of Delavigne Corp just goes to show that Americans like French perfumes.
2 Nobody knows that: The expression "not to mention" adds further information to a previous idea. "Not to mention" has nothing to do with nobody knowing.
2 Don't tell anyone that: The expression "not to mention" adds further information to a previous idea. "Not to mention" has nothing to do with a request not to tell anyone.
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