No sir!

phrase

Used to give a strong negative response or to deny something emphatically.

Do you think we can finish this work by tonight? No sir!
Visual representation of "no sir!" - Used to give a strong negative response or to deny something emphatically

Usage tips

Colloquial

interjection

Used to express dissent, denial, or refusal.

Did you take my book? No sir, I did not.
Visual representation of "no sir!" - Used to express dissent, denial, or refusal
phrase

Used to express strong disagreement.

I think this is a good idea. No sir, I don't think so.
Visual representation of "no sir!" - Used to express strong disagreement

Usage tips

Colloquial

phrase

Used to give a strong negative response or to deny something emphatically.

Do you think we can finish this work by tonight? No sir!
Visual representation of "no sir!" - Used to give a strong negative response or to deny something emphatically

Usage tips

Colloquial

interjection

Used to express dissent, denial, or refusal.

Did you take my book? No sir, I did not.
Visual representation of "no sir!" - Used to express dissent, denial, or refusal
phrase

Used to express strong disagreement.

I think this is a good idea. No sir, I don't think so.
Visual representation of "no sir!" - Used to express strong disagreement

Usage tips

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "no sir!"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emphatic Refusal

Stresses a strong denial, showing you are very certain about saying no.

Illustration for Emphatic Refusal
Will you ever quit your job to follow him? No sir!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Polite

Despite the word 'sir', it's informal and can be impolite or abrupt in serious contexts.

Illustration for Not Polite
Return the borrowed money? No sir!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Weight

Often carries a tone of frustration or strong emotion.

Illustration for Emotional Weight
Should we just give up now? No sir! We keep going.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emphatic Refusal

Stresses a strong denial, showing you are very certain about saying no.

Illustration for Emphatic Refusal
Will you ever quit your job to follow him? No sir!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Polite

Despite the word 'sir', it's informal and can be impolite or abrupt in serious contexts.

Illustration for Not Polite
Return the borrowed money? No sir!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Weight

Often carries a tone of frustration or strong emotion.

Illustration for Emotional Weight
Should we just give up now? No sir! We keep going.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emphatic Refusal

Stresses a strong denial, showing you are very certain about saying no.

Illustration for Emphatic Refusal
Will you ever quit your job to follow him? No sir!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Polite

Despite the word 'sir', it's informal and can be impolite or abrupt in serious contexts.

Illustration for Not Polite
Return the borrowed money? No sir!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Weight

Often carries a tone of frustration or strong emotion.

Illustration for Emotional Weight
Should we just give up now? No sir! We keep going.
Visual representation of the word "No sir!"

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