hope not

(I) hope not

1. I wish or desire that something is not or will not be the case. A: "I don't think we'll have to work this weekend." B: "Hope not! I've got big plans!" There's a chance that the engine is busted, but I hope not.
2. I would naturally expect that this would not happen or be true. A: "Don't worry, you won't have to pay for the additional service." B: "I certainly hope not, seeing as I never agreed to it in the first place!"
See also: hope, not
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

(I) hope not.

a phrase expressing the desire and wish that something is not so. John: It looks like it's going to rain. Jane: Hope not. John: The Wilsons said they might come over this evening. Jane: I hope not. I've got things to do.
See also: hope, not
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • (I) hope not
  • not for a second
  • aint
  • ain't
  • not for a minute
  • not for a moment
  • iota
  • not an iota
  • not for a instant
  • not for a/one minute/moment/second/instant
References in classic literature
A conspicuous, and it is hope not unpleasant, feature of the book is its abundant illustrative quotations from eminent poets, chief of whom is that learned and ingenius cleric, Father Gassalasca Jape, S.J., whose lines bear his initials.
The Devils Dictionary
"I hope not," he replied, trying to look cheerful; and with a forced smile presently added, "It is I who may rather expect to be ill--for I am now suffering under a very heavy disappointment!"
Sense and Sensibility
'It happens very fortunately, Varden,' said his wife, with her handkerchief to her eyes, 'that in case any more disturbances should happen--which I hope not; I sincerely hope not--'
Barnaby Rudge A Tale Of The Riots Of Eighty
"No, no, John," said the doctor, "I hope not," and in a minute we had left John far behind.
Black Beauty
He was a married man, with a wife in Leith; but whether or no he had a family, I have now forgotten; I hope not.
Kidnapped
But in great things, I hope not; I don't mean to boast, John dear, but I hope not!'
Our Mutual Friend
"I should hope not," said the young gentleman, with emphasis.
Uncle Toms Cabin
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