SAYING NO
The following expressions are used for astrong no, especially a refusal ordenial。
Noway
Nothingdoing
Not a chance
Not if I can help it
Not on your life
In your dreams
Here are two more ways to say no that more sophisticated:
negative: from military talk
Not! Slangy, colloquial and with sarcasm eg. Sure you can copy my test NOT!
The three expressions that follow can beused in any situation that requires a no answer. Theyre very informal and familiar, so in more formal situations theymay be considered rude. They are the opposite of yeah, yup and uh-huh, respectively。
Nah
Nope
Uh-uh
The expressions that follow are polite waysto say no:
afraid not eg. Neil: Can you join us for dinner? Mark: Imafraid not。
Nocan do eg. James:Can you get the report to me by tomorrow? Adrienne: No can do. I have too much other work to do。
I think not eg. Randy:Im going to borrow your car for a bit. Marcy: I think not!
May be not eg. Tim:Going ice skating would be fun. Pam: Maybe not. I cant skate。
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