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Ways to say NO in english

Dernière mise à jour : 27 septembre 2023

How many ways to say NO do you know in English? Here are some good examples!

« Are you from Germany? »

  • Nope

« Do you like watching TV? »

  • Nah
  • Not really

« Have you read that book? »

  • Uh-uh
  • Mm-mm

« Did you do the dishes? »

  • Not yet

« Are you following any training? »

  • Not at the moment
  • Not right now

« Is the bank open on Sunday? »

  • I don’t think so
  • Probably not
  • I doubt it is

« Do you want something to drink? »

  • No thanks
  • No thank you

« Are you going to buy this $300 purse? »

  • No way!
  • Absolutely not!
  • Definitely not
  • Certainly not

« Want to come for dinner this weekend? »

  • I’m afraid I can’t
  • I wish I could, but…
  • Maybe another time

« Want to go running with us? »

  • I think I’ll pass
  • It’s not really my thing.
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