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We miss you not vs We miss you, not really

The two phrases are not directly comparable as they convey different meanings. 'We miss you not' implies that the speaker does not miss the person, while 'We miss you, not really' suggests a sarcastic or joking tone where the speaker pretends not to miss the person. Both phrases can be correct depending on the intended meaning.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 518 views

We miss you not

This phrase is correct but not commonly used in modern English. It has an old-fashioned or poetic feel to it.

This phrase is used to express that the speaker does not miss the person. It can convey a sense of formality or poetic expression.
  • We came back early because we miss you.
  • We miss you all more than words can say.
  • We miss you around here, Dr Jackman.
  • - We miss you, success with the children.
  • We know it's after lights out, but we miss you so much.
  • We have never seen you and we miss you.
  • Nance, we miss you down here.
  • Dear Mother, I am in good health, but we miss you.
  • All is well at Polstrey, but we miss you.
  • We miss you Tony Shalhoub, you were a treasure.
  • [OVER PHONE] It's us regulars, we miss you.
  • I don't care, rich or poor, we miss you.
  • We miss you. Betty, it's too dangerous.
  • We love you Dana, and we miss you every day.
  • We love you honey and we miss you more than hot water.
  • And my big brother Wade Brian Green, we miss you, we love you and you are always in our hearts.
  • How did we miss you over at Kinsley?
  • Well, I guess that's all now, except that we miss you a lot, Davey.
  • You know, we miss birds-eye more than we miss Kenny.
  • We love you and we miss you and we want you back.

We miss you, not really

This phrase is correct and is used to convey a sarcastic or joking tone. It implies that the speaker actually does miss the person despite saying otherwise.

This phrase is used in a casual or humorous context to playfully express that the speaker does miss the person, contrary to what is being said.
  • We need to get back to your room, miss cooper, really.
  • Maybe we could have had more contact than we have, but sometimes when things are right in front of us... we miss what really matters, and things stay superficial.
  • We need protecting, Miss Martin, we really do.
  • I miss you really, really bad.
  • - We miss you, success with the children.
  • Miss Tangerine, I'm really sorry if we... if we came at a bad time.
  • Miss Rubin, we should really take a look at that leg now.
  • And my big brother Wade Brian Green, we miss you, we love you and you are always in our hearts.
  • You didn't miss anything, really.
  • But you didn't miss much, really.
  • You didn't miss much, really.
  • We really miss you, big guy.
  • Or maybe: "We miss you, Alain."
  • We love you, we miss you and we want you to come home.
  • I wouldn't miss you, not for a bit.
  • We came back early because we miss you.
  • We miss you all more than words can say.
  • We miss you around here, Dr Jackman.
  • Miss Lemon, you really outdid yourself.
  • Aria really wanted dessert, but we didn't want to miss you, so I went myself.

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