cũng không tệ lắm
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: có thể tệ hơn
Meaning · English
Could be worse; not too bad
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Công việc hơi nhiều, nhưng cũng không tệ lắm.Work is a bit much, but it’s not too bad.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: An idiomatic reply meaning a situation is not too bad, despite some problems. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.
Common questions
What does “cũng không tệ lắm” mean?
Could be worse; not too bad
Is “cũng không tệ lắm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.