it wasn't only only
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
An act or task was harder to do than it might seem.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
But but, it wasn't only only.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “it wasn't only only” mean?
An act or task was harder to do than it might seem.
Is “it wasn't only only” formal or informal?
it wasn't only only is generally slang.