Chunk: not-at-all
Formulaic Unit
Meaning: A phrase used to express absolute negative emphasis ("absolutely not"), or used as a highly polite response to "thank you" or to someone asking if they are bothering you.
💬 Contextual Examples
- *"Am I interrupting your work?" — "Not at all, please come in."
- I am not at all happy with the service in this restaurant.
🎴 Interactive Web Practice (Click to Reveal)
Practice 1: \"Thank you so much for your help!\" — \"Not at ______.\"
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all Practice 2: He was not ______ all surprised when he heard the news.
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at 🔗 Knowledge Base Connections
- 🔑 Parent Keyword: not