чуть-чуть не считается

Russian

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [t͡ɕʉtʲ ˈt͡ɕʉtʲ nʲɪ‿ɕːɪˈta(j)ɪt͡sə]

Phrase

чуть-чу́ть не счита́ется • (čutʹ-čútʹ ne sčitájetsja)

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see чуть-чуть (čutʹ-čutʹ),‎ не (ne),‎ считаться (sčitatʹsja).
2. close but no cigar, almost doesn't count

Usage notes

• This phrase may be used in the sense "almost doesn't count", contrary to it's literal meaning "a little bit doesn't count".