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Значение идиомы not to mention
[not to mention] or [not to speak of] or [to say nothing of]Without ever needing to speak of; in addition to; besides. – Used toadd something to what you have said or explained.
Dave is handsomeand smart not to mention being a good athlete.
They have threefine sons, not to speak of their two lovely daughters.
Sally takessinging and dancing lessons to say nothing of swimming and tennislessons.
Compare: LET ALONE, TO SPEAK OF.
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