of course not

idiom

used informally to say no in a way that shows one is very definite
"Are you angry with me for being late?" "Of course not!""Did you take the money?" "Of course not!"

Dictionary Entries Near of course not

Cite this Entry

“Of course not.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20course%20not. Accessed 30 May. 2023.

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