nearly never won the race
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Near enough is not good enough.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “nearly never won the race” mean?
Near enough is not good enough.
Is “nearly never won the race” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.