not at all

idiomatic phrase

Meaning

A polite way to indicate that something is not a problem, or to emphasize that something is definitely not the case.

Examples

I asked if he was tired, and he replied, 'Not at all, I feel quite energized.'
Thank you so much for your help today! 'Not at all, it was my pleasure.'

Synonyms: no, never, by no means, in no way

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not at all

idiomatic phrase

Pronunciation: nɒt æt ɔːl

Definition

A polite way to indicate that something is not a problem, or to emphasize that something is definitely not the case.

Examples

I asked if he was tired, and he replied, 'Not at all, I feel quite energized.'
Thank you so much for your help today! 'Not at all, it was my pleasure.'
The project is not at all finished, so we will need to work through the weekend.

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