not so hot
The phrase "not so hot" is a colloquial way to describe something or someone that is below expectations, whether in terms of quality, performance, or health.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)Of mediocre or subpar quality.
Example
- The movie was not so hot; I expected it to be much better.
B2Health
(informal)Feeling unwell or in poor health.
Example
- I’m not so hot today; I think I might be coming down with something.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "not so hot":
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