~と言わないまでも (if not exactly X)
grammar2 sentences
The pattern [X] と言わないまでも, used to soften a comparison: 'if not exactly X (and X would be too strong), at least Y.' Often pairs with a milder follow-up that the speaker is willing to commit to.
2 sentences
The pattern [X] と言わないまでも, used to soften a comparison: 'if not exactly X (and X would be too strong), at least Y.' Often pairs with a milder follow-up that the speaker is willing to commit to.