Nothing of the kind/sort

phrase

Used to strongly deny or reject something.

He insinuated that I was being lazy, but I had done nothing of the kind.
Visual representation of "nothing of the kind/sort" - Used to strongly deny or reject something

Often appears as...

  • do nothing of the kind
  • say nothing of the kind

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

Not at all similar to a type, group, or class of things or people.

I expected a bulky, old-fashioned pub but it was nothing of the sort.
Visual representation of "nothing of the kind/sort" - Not at all similar to a type, group, or class of things or people

Often appears as...

  • expect nothing of the sort
  • assume nothing of the sort

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

Used to strongly deny or reject something.

He insinuated that I was being lazy, but I had done nothing of the kind.
Visual representation of "nothing of the kind/sort" - Used to strongly deny or reject something

Often appears as...

  • do nothing of the kind
  • say nothing of the kind

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

Not at all similar to a type, group, or class of things or people.

I expected a bulky, old-fashioned pub but it was nothing of the sort.
Visual representation of "nothing of the kind/sort" - Not at all similar to a type, group, or class of things or people

Often appears as...

  • expect nothing of the sort
  • assume nothing of the sort

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "nothing of the kind/sort"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Strong Denial

Use when you need to deny accusations or assumptions very clearly.

Illustration for Strong Denial
She accused me of taking her notes, but I had done nothing of the kind.
LampPro Tip 2/3

No Confusion

It's useful when you want to clear up any misunderstandings.

Illustration for No Confusion
You might think I agreed to those terms, but I did nothing of the kind.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Clarify Reality

Emphasizes that the real situation is different from what was suggested.

Illustration for Clarify Reality
The rumor was that I had quit my job, but I did nothing of the kind.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Strong Denial

Use when you need to deny accusations or assumptions very clearly.

Illustration for Strong Denial
She accused me of taking her notes, but I had done nothing of the kind.
LampPro Tip 2/3

No Confusion

It's useful when you want to clear up any misunderstandings.

Illustration for No Confusion
You might think I agreed to those terms, but I did nothing of the kind.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Clarify Reality

Emphasizes that the real situation is different from what was suggested.

Illustration for Clarify Reality
The rumor was that I had quit my job, but I did nothing of the kind.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Strong Denial

Use when you need to deny accusations or assumptions very clearly.

Illustration for Strong Denial
She accused me of taking her notes, but I had done nothing of the kind.
LampPro Tip 2/3

No Confusion

It's useful when you want to clear up any misunderstandings.

Illustration for No Confusion
You might think I agreed to those terms, but I did nothing of the kind.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Clarify Reality

Emphasizes that the real situation is different from what was suggested.

Illustration for Clarify Reality
The rumor was that I had quit my job, but I did nothing of the kind.
Visual representation of the word "Nothing of the kind/sort"

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