not at all
not at all
1. Not in any way or capacity. We are not at all concerned about the impact it may have on our profits this year. A: "Do you mind if I tag along this afternoon?" B: "Not at all!"
2. Used as a polite or graceful way of accepting someone's thanks. A: "Thank you so much for helping Sarah with her studies." B: "Oh, not at all! I'm glad I could help."
See also: all, not
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
not at all
and not in the leastcertainly not; absolutely not. No, it doesn't bother me—not at all. I'm not complaining. Not me. Not in the least.
See also: all, not
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
ˌnot at ˈall
used to politely accept thanks or to agree to something: ‘Thanks a lot.’ ‘Not at all.’ ‘Will it bother you if I smoke?’ ‘Not at all.’See also: all, not
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- not a whit
- not a/one whit
- not for a second
- not for a minute
- not for a moment
- not for a/one minute/moment/second/instant
- not for a instant
- not a bit of it
- not a bit of it!
- ain't