Of course not
Example: Of course not, I would never forget your birthday.
Definition
"Of course not" is an expression used to firmly deny or reject something, often in response to a question or suggestion. It emphasizes certainty and assurance that the stated idea or possibility is not true or will not happen.
Etymology
The phrase "of course not" derives from the combination of 'of course,' meaning 'naturally' or 'certainly,' and 'not,' which negates the statement. It evolved as a natural way to strongly deny something with confidence, commonly used in English since at least the 19th century.
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"Of course not" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used expressions.
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