That isn't saying much

I don't know whether there's an idiomatic meaning of this sentence, but to me its verbatim meaning is 'It (the thing you've said) doesn't make it (the thing we're talking about) much clearer'.

Dear Niuben 5777,

No, it does not have the same meaning as "So it is obviously".
"That isn't saying much" means that the explanation given is not sufficient.

Hi guys,

I have a trouble with understanding the clause "that isn't saying much." Does it have the same meaning with "So it is obviously."

This expression is often used when giving faint praise.

eg After 20 years, he was promoted to senior clerk, although that isn't saying much.

The idea here is that, after 20 years, he shoul

Dear all,

CliveHi guys,

I have a trouble with understanding the clause "that isn't saying much." Does it have the same meaning with "So it is obviously."

This expression is often used when giving faint praise.

eg After 20 years, he was promoted to senior clerk, although that isn't saying much.

The idea

Hi,

Basically, yes.

Clive