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not so fast

Phrase CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. Used to tell someone to cease doing something or to call into question what someone has said.
    idiomatic
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see not, so, fast.

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CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

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