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Meaning of let's not and say we did | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

Indicates that the speaker does not agree with a proposed action, and does not wish to participate.

colloquial, idiomatic

Examples

““We must go on to the Gulf of the St. Lawrence, Pa,” said Seb, bravely. “We can't feel any worse.” “Let's not and say we did,” groaned the sick father from his position of vantage at the rail.”
“"Let's kick in a window on George," Dick Buckford said. "Let's not and say we did," Andy Houlihan said.”
“Many teachers take a "Let's not and say we did" attitude toward extended experiential learning in the different styles.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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