nothing to sneeze at
Worthy of respect
Nothing to sneeze at describes something worthy of respect or consideration, not to be dismissed lightly.
The phrase appears almost exclusively in the negative—you rarely hear that something *is* to sneeze at.
It typically applies to amounts, achievements, or qualities that might seem modest but deserve recognition: A ten percent raise is nothing to sneeze at.
Her credentials are nothing to sneeze at.
- appreciableEnough to perceive
- no mean featA considerable accomplishment
- considerableNotably large in amount
- significantHaving notable importance
- decentAcceptably good
noteworthy · nontrivial · respectable · notable · substantial · admirable · remarkable · valuable · commendable · impressive · force to be reckoned with · formidable · sizeable · important · not bad · no joke · meaningful · estimable
nothing to sneeze attrivial
Lacking significance or weight
insignificant · negligible · not worth mentioning · beneath notice · small potatoes
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