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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This reminds me of George W. Bush in some ways, but not at all of Trump. —

Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 28 Jan. 2025 Chris Jackson/Getty Images Both Kate and William also attended the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau in January 2020, so their visit is in 2025 is not at all surprising. —

Sam Reed, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2025 Somewhat counterintuitively, Roman’s not at all like his brother. —

Peter Debruge, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025 In summary, a smart communications team understands that in the race for market share, a strategic plan is far better than running in circles (or not at all) and is necessary for long-term success. —

Rachel Kule, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for not at all