Idiom idiom
not at all
Meaning
You use this to make a 'no' stronger, or to reply politely when someone thanks you. It can mean 'absolutely no' or 'it was no trouble'.
Examples
“I am not at all tired after the walk.”
“When he thanked me for the ride, I told him it was not at all a problem.”
“The witness was not at all convinced by the suspect's story, despite the calm and professional tone of the explanation.”
Last updated April 22, 2026