не такой уж и

not really that

→ не
phrase Rare #28,352
not really that Used before an adjective to emphasize that someone or something is less [adjective] than expected or claimed. The adjective changes for gender, number, and case.
RU: Этот фильм не такой уж и скучный.
EN: This movie isn't really that boring.

Том с виду не такой уж и сильный.

Tom doesn't look all that strong.

Эта осень была долгой и не такой уж и холодной.

This autumn was long and not all that cold.