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not that bad of a vs not that bad of an

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Not that bad of a' is used before a singular noun, while 'not that bad of an' is used before a singular noun that starts with a vowel sound. The choice between 'a' and 'an' depends on the sound of the following noun.

Last updated: March 27, 2024

not that bad of a

This phrase is correct and commonly used before singular nouns.

Use 'not that bad of a' before a singular noun that does not start with a vowel sound.

Examples:

  • She's not that bad of a singer.
  • It's not that bad of a movie.
  • He's not that bad of a cook.

Alternatives:

  • not so bad of a
  • not too bad of a
  • not that terrible of a
  • not that good of a
  • not that great of a

not that bad of an

This phrase is correct and commonly used before singular nouns that start with a vowel sound.

Use 'not that bad of an' before a singular noun that starts with a vowel sound.

Examples:

  • It's not that bad of an idea.
  • She's not that bad of an actress.
  • He's not that bad of an example.

Alternatives:

  • not so bad of an
  • not too bad of an
  • not that terrible of an
  • not that good of an
  • not that great of an

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