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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In it, an iPhone and a Pixel talk about the recent advances made by Apple’s smartphone, with a not at all surprised Pixel noting when that feature arrived on Pixel and Android.
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Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
He's hinted at conspiracy theories to be resolved and policy decisions to be revealed within a fortnight — only for his announcements to materialize months later or not at all.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 20 June 2025
Our testers praised the creamy—but not at all sticky—texture that glides on easily and hydrates without feeling heavy.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 16 June 2025
Much of the Hamilton-Wenham team elevated into bigger roles after playing junior varsity, or not at all, last year.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 15 June 2025
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Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
He's hinted at conspiracy theories to be resolved and policy decisions to be revealed within a fortnight — only for his announcements to materialize months later or not at all.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 20 June 2025
Our testers praised the creamy—but not at all sticky—texture that glides on easily and hydrates without feeling heavy.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 16 June 2025
Much of the Hamilton-Wenham team elevated into bigger roles after playing junior varsity, or not at all, last year.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 15 June 2025
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“Not at all.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20at%20all. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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