He did not even say hello to me.
not even
idiomyou use this to emphasize that something is surprising because it is so small or unlikely. it shows that even the most basic or simple thing did not happen.
The team worked for hours, but they did not even finish the first page of the report.
Despite the long hours of preparation and the high expectations of the audience, the speaker did not even acknowledge the presence of the guests.
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