not at all
idiom
—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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What the new measure calls for In addition to new rules around stacking, drive-throughs would be required to offer some level of pedestrian access, but not at all hours.
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Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 17 Feb. 2026
In fact, not at all until after the jury press conference.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 16 Feb. 2026
The acronym that serves as the title is not at all hyperbolic.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026
Rain is expected early in the morning and possibly later in the evening, but there is always a chance the rain could arrive earlier, later, or not at all.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 13 Feb. 2026
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Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 17 Feb. 2026
In fact, not at all until after the jury press conference.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 16 Feb. 2026
The acronym that serves as the title is not at all hyperbolic.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026
Rain is expected early in the morning and possibly later in the evening, but there is always a chance the rain could arrive earlier, later, or not at all.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Not at all.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20at%20all. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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