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 ______."
Answer:
all
Practice 2: He was not ______ all surprised when he heard the news.
Answer:
at
🔗 Knowledge Base Connections
- 🔑 Parent Keyword: not