I don't think so
Example: Do you want to go? I don't think so.
Definition
"I don't think so" is a common English expression used to politely disagree or indicate doubt about a suggestion, statement, or proposal. It conveys that the speaker does not believe something is true or likely to happen, often softening a negative response.
Etymology
The phrase "I don't think so" originates from the combination of the pronoun 'I', the auxiliary verb 'do' in its negative form 'don't', and the verb 'think' followed by 'so', which refers back to a previous statement. It has been used in English for centuries as a polite way to express disagreement or disbelief.
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"I don't think so" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used expressions.
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