no thank you

English

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Etymology

From earlier no, thank you.

Interjection

no thank you

  1. A polite way of saying no in response to an offer.
    Synonyms: no thanks, thanks but no thanks
    Antonym: yes please
    “Do you want all the strawberries we didn't eat?” “No thank you, I'm full.”

Usage notes

  • This phrase is typically spoken with no pause in speech. The comma after no is typically included in formal writing.

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