Not a bit

adverb

Not at all, in no way.

I'm not a bit surprised that she refused to help.
Visual representation of "not a bit" - Not at all, in no way

Often appears as...

  • not a bit surprised
  • not a bit disappointed
adverb

Not at all, in no way.

I'm not a bit surprised that she refused to help.
Visual representation of "not a bit" - Not at all, in no way

Often appears as...

  • not a bit surprised
  • not a bit disappointed
Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "not a bit"
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Stress and Intonation

Emphasize 'not a bit' when speaking to make your lack of interest or surprise clear.

Illustration for Stress and Intonation
He was expecting me to be grateful, but I was not a bit thankful for his 'help'.
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Informal Situations

Use 'not a bit' in casual or informal conversations rather than in formal writing.

Illustration for Informal Situations
You think I'm worried, but I'm not a bit concerned.
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Understatement

'Not a bit' can be an understatement, hinting that something is actually significant.

Illustration for Understatement
Am I upset about the game results? Not a bit — I'm actually devastated.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Stress and Intonation

Emphasize 'not a bit' when speaking to make your lack of interest or surprise clear.

Illustration for Stress and Intonation
He was expecting me to be grateful, but I was not a bit thankful for his 'help'.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Informal Situations

Use 'not a bit' in casual or informal conversations rather than in formal writing.

Illustration for Informal Situations
You think I'm worried, but I'm not a bit concerned.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Understatement

'Not a bit' can be an understatement, hinting that something is actually significant.

Illustration for Understatement
Am I upset about the game results? Not a bit — I'm actually devastated.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Stress and Intonation

Emphasize 'not a bit' when speaking to make your lack of interest or surprise clear.

Illustration for Stress and Intonation
He was expecting me to be grateful, but I was not a bit thankful for his 'help'.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Informal Situations

Use 'not a bit' in casual or informal conversations rather than in formal writing.

Illustration for Informal Situations
You think I'm worried, but I'm not a bit concerned.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Understatement

'Not a bit' can be an understatement, hinting that something is actually significant.

Illustration for Understatement
Am I upset about the game results? Not a bit — I'm actually devastated.
Visual representation of the word "Not a bit"

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