not enough

Not Enough and Too Much of Something

There are many ways to say something in English when the right words escape you. Today one of our students was describing a situation at work. Sometimes the best way to define something is to identify its opposite. Similarly, the best way to define a situation is to describe the opposite situation.

For example, if a screw is not tight enough, it is too loose. If a machine is not cool enough, it is too hot. If oil levels are not high enough, they are too low.