not always the case — used to indicate that something is not true in all situations or circumstances
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: used to indicate that something is not true in all situations or circumstances
Pronunciation (IPA): /nɑːt ˈɔːlweɪz ðə keɪs/
Example Sentences
- People say money can't buy happiness, but that's not always the case - my rich uncle is extremely jolly!
- Students assume that difficult tests mean bad grades, but this is not always the case.
- My mom thinks all video games are violent, but that's not always the case - some are about farming cute vegetables!
not always the case
NOUN[/nɑːt ˈɔːlweɪz ðə keɪs/]
used to indicate that something is not true in all situations or circumstances
a confident friend points to dark storm clouds approaching while insisting they should stay outside. Her companion looks worried and starts packing up their picnic blanket and food. Suddenly, the dark clouds pass by completely and bright sunshine continues to beam down on them. The weather remains perfectly clear and beautiful for their outdoor meal. The worried friend smiles and shrugs while unpacking the food again, realizing the threatening clouds were just passing through. The confident friend laughs as they both sit back down to enjoy their sunny picnic. that threatening situations do not always result in the expected outcome
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This is an English idiomatic phrase combining the negative particle 'not' with 'always' (at all times) and 'case' (situation, circumstance). The word 'case' derives from Latin 'casus', meaning 'to fall' or 'to happen', originally denoting an occurrence or event.
Breakdown
not (negation particle) + always (at all times) + the case (the situation/circumstance). 'Case' comes from Latin casus (to fall, happen), which evolved to mean 'an occurrence or instance'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“People say money can't buy happiness, but that's not always the case - my rich uncle is extremely jolly!”
“Students assume that difficult tests mean bad grades, but this is not always the case.”
“My mom thinks all video games are violent, but that's not always the case - some are about farming cute vegetables!”
“Many believe that working from home reduces productivity, but that's not always the case.”
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