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/
Korean meaning: 항상 그런 것은 아니다, 모든 경우에 해당하지는 않다
Korean pronunciation: 낫 **올**웨이즈 더 케이스
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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Origin
영어의 기본적인 부정어 'not'과 'always'(모든 시간), 그리고 'case'(경우, 상황)가 결합된 관용구입니다. 'case'는 라틴어 'casus'(떨어지다, 일어나다)에서 유래되었습니다.
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“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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