# not quite

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/not-quite
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

almost, very nearly

## Examples

- That is not quite the right answer.
- I thought I finished the report on time, but it is not quite ready for the meeting yet.
- Although the painting is not quite finished, the artist has already captured the subtle light of the morning perfectly.

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