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Ways to Say "not a bad" in English

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Negotiate
How to Negotiate in English

Not a bad idea, but the only problem is we have to find her diary first.

It means the idea is acceptable, but there is one major obstacle before it can work.

From School Hall, Episode 25

When do people say this?

Scene Context

The speaker agrees with an idea but says they still need to find the diary first.

Usage Scenario

Use this to partially agree while pointing out a problem. It is useful in planning and problem-solving, but this full sentence is too specific for a standalone phrase page.

Better ways to say it

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Not a bad idea, but the only problem is...
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That's not a bad idea, but...
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The only problem is we need the diary first.

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