Could 'not one and not the other' be a fine explanation for 'neither'?

As an explanation, that is fine, but be aware that it is not a phrase that we would utter.

Mister MicawberAs an explanation, that is fine, but be aware that it is not a phrase that we would utter.

Hi Mister Micawber,
Thank you for your reply. I'm aware that this is not to be said. As you've said it is just an explanation.

TS

Hi,

Thinking Spain'not one and not the other'

Not one nor the other...

Regards

Hi Regards,
Thank you for yours.

TS

RegardsHi,Thinking Spain'not one and not the other' Not one nor the other... Regards

You need a "neither" to use "nor" that way: "Neither the one nor the other."

Hi,

enoon RegardsHi,Thinking Spain'not one and not the other' Not one nor the other... RegardsYou need a "neither" to use "nor" that way: "Neither the one nor the other."

Not necessarily, enoon.

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RegardsNot necessarily, enoon

Yeah, you're right. I do prefer "or" there, though.

Thinking SpainCould 'not one and not the other' be a fine explanation for 'neither'?

Note that we normally use 'fine' in the sense of 'acceptable/good enough' only in affirmative utterances.

fivejedjonNote that we normally use 'fine' in the sense of 'acceptable/good enough' only in affirmative utterances.

Hi fivejedjon,
Thank you. I didn't know this one. Could it be better to use 'suitable' or 'correct' instead of 'fine' in that case?

TS

Yes