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Advanced Chunks – Category 2

Meaning

used to introduce an additional point that reinforces or emphasizes the previous one

Primary Function

additive emphasis

Communicative Purpose

to add an extra point that strengthens the previous statement, often implying the additional point is even more significant

Pattern

not to mention

Core Structure

not to mention

Função primária

additive emphasis

Propósito comunicativo

to add an extra point that strengthens the previous statement, often implying the additional point is even more significant

Situações de gatilho

arguments, storytelling, everyday reasoning

Contextos

spoken, informal to semi‑formal

Padrão

not to mention

Estrutura central

not to mention

Slots de substituição

alternative phrases such as 'let alone' or 'to say nothing of'

Colocados típicos

  • the cost
  • the benefits

Substituições comuns

  • let alone
  • much less

Erros comuns

using 'not to mention that' + clause directly without 'the fact'

Similar / contraste

let alone, needless to say

Interferências

learners may misuse as ‘not mention’

Família do chunk

  • additive emphasis connectors

Nuance

implies the added point is an even stronger argument

Efeito pragmático

adds rhetorical force, bordering on exaggeration

Dica de memória

not to mention

Nota

This chunk is used to add an additional point that strengthens the previous statement, often implying the additional point is even more significant.

Upgrade path

and also, let alone

Frequência: HighFormulaicidade: FixedTipo de construção: PhrasePrioridade de aquisição: Active recallPrioridade de output: BothTag de espaçamento: Short-term

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