No sir!

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Emphatic Refusal

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

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Will you ever quit your job to follow him? No sir!

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Not Polite

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

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Return the borrowed money? No sir!

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Emotional Weight

Often carries a tone of frustration or strong emotion.

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Should we just give up now? No sir! We keep going.

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