not to say
Conjunction
Meaning
not to say
Even; perhaps; almost.
Examples
The worst mistake a boss can make is not to say "well done."
It is easy to know what you want to say, but not to say it.
The role of a writer is not to say what we all can say, but what we are unable to say.
I am of the firm belief that everybody could write books and I never understand why they don't. After all, everybody speaks. Once the grammar has been learnt it is simply talking on paper and in time learning what not to say.
Your own barometer is all you have to go by, and often what makes a good director is knowing when not to say something. On occasions you can find yourself on a film set where the person who is wearing the director's hat is only trying to justify his position.
It's easier not to say anything. Shut your trap, button your lip, can it. All that crap you hear on TV about communication and expressing feelings is a lie. Nobody really wants to hear what you have to say.