not at all

phrase

—sometimes used as a polite response after an expression of appreciation or thanks
"Thank you for all your trouble." "Not at all."
"That was very kind of you." "Not at all. It was the least I could do."

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None of these men has yet won an acting Oscar; Damon has been nominated thrice, Malkovich twice, and Scott not at all. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026 Hands, in contrast, are not at all symmetrical, with fingers of different lengths and an opposable thumb. — Edd Gent, IEEE Spectrum, 8 Oct. 2026 Some remained extended-stay rooms rented by the week, then by the hour, then not at all. — Harry Bruinius, Christian Science Monitor, 6 Oct. 2026 The Democratic control of Congress after November’s election does not at all depend on Maryland gerrymandering. — Colin Pascal, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for not at all

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“Not at all.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20at%20all. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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