hope not
idiom
—used to say that one wants something not to happen or to not be true
"Will you have to miss the party?" "I hope not."
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This neurological wiring makes hope not merely a psychological construct but a fundamental aspect of human biology.
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Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
At a time when people are hungering for community, Wrexham offers hope not only for sports fans but also for anyone looking for connection.
—Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Apr. 2023
Healing continues, and the men hope not to lose any fingertips.
—John Branch, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2023
Before her bargain-basement hysterectomy, Eileen wrote a letter to Orwell, who was traveling, expressing her hope not to inconvenience him with her problem.
—Francine Prose, Washington Post, 16 Aug. 2023
Experts hope not, but say there’s no way to know for sure.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 8 May 2023
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Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
At a time when people are hungering for community, Wrexham offers hope not only for sports fans but also for anyone looking for connection.
—Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Apr. 2023
Healing continues, and the men hope not to lose any fingertips.
—John Branch, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2023
Before her bargain-basement hysterectomy, Eileen wrote a letter to Orwell, who was traveling, expressing her hope not to inconvenience him with her problem.
—Francine Prose, Washington Post, 16 Aug. 2023
Experts hope not, but say there’s no way to know for sure.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 8 May 2023
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“Hope not.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hope%20not. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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