to\ say\ nothing\ of

to\ say\ nothing\ of: • not to mention

• not to speak of

• to say nothing of

Without ever needing to speak of; in addition to; besides. - Used to add something to what you have said or explained.

Dave is handsome and smart not to mention being a good athlete.

They have three fine sons, not to speak of their two lovely daughters.

Sally takes singing and dancing lessons to say nothing of swimming and tennis lessons.

Compare: let alone, to speak of

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say nothing of — phrasal : to leave out of consideration (an important or essential factor) the expedition will be expensive, to say nothing of the danger … Useful english dictionary
to say nothing of — Not to mention (see under ↑mention) • • • Main Entry: ↑nothing to say nothing of Not to mention • • • Main Entry: ↑say * * * to say nothing of phrase used for adding extra information to what you have just said … Useful english dictionary
(to) say nothing of — to say nothing of (something) and also something else. It is difficult to escape the cold, to say nothing of the wind and rain. Usage notes: used to add emphasis to something you have just said Related vocabulary: not to mention someone/something … New idioms dictionary
to say nothing of — phrasal not to mention ; and notably in addition < will need more time, to say nothing of money > … New Collegiate Dictionary
to say nothing of — used for adding extra information to what you have just said Pollution affects the soil, to say nothing of its impact on wildlife … English dictionary
When You Say Nothing at All — Infobox Single Name = When You Say Nothing at All Artist = Keith Whitley from Album = Don t Close Your Eyes B side = Lucky Dog Released = September 1988 Format = 7 vinyl single Recorded = 1988 Genre = Country Length = 3:40 Label = RCA Writer =… … Wikipedia
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Hear Nothing See Nothing Say Nothing — Infobox Album Name = Hear Nothing See Nothing Say Nothing Type = studio Artist = Discharge Released = 1982 Recorded = 1982 Genre = Hardcore punk, D beat Length = 27:27 Label = Clay Records Producer = Discharge Reviews = * Allmusic Rating|4|5… … Wikipedia
Hear Nothing, See Nothing, Say Nothing — Album par Discharge Sortie 1982 Genre Crust punk metal Label Captain Oi! / Sanctuary Records … Wikipédia en Français
Hear Nothing See Nothing Say Nothing — Álbum de Discharge Publicación 1982 Grabación 1982 Género(s) Hardcore punk, d beat Duración … Wikipedia Español

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