She was not half pleased to win the award, smiling from ear to ear.

When discussing policy, remember the plural of anecdote is not data, so we need controlled studies before changing regulations.

She smiled demurely at the teacher — butter will not melt in someone's mouth — yet she had clearly cheated on the exam.

She acted as if butter would not melt in someone's mouth, while plotting the surprise party behind everyone's back.

After realizing the data was corrupted, we admitted the whole report was not worth a whistle.

Whenever she judged the candidate by his designer suit, I reminded her that the cowl does not make the monk.

When I handed her the breakup letter, I wrote it's not you, it's me because I didn't want her to blame herself for our problems.

Despite its charming premise, the show's not-so-hot pacing made it hard to stay interested.

She did not even glance at the bouquet, though he had spent hours arranging it.

Not even! You promised you'd help move, and you bailed at the last minute.