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   “Of course” and “Of course not” may be equivalent to “Yes” and “No” when they are followed by a comma (or possibly a semicolon), but watch out for cases like. Are you at the South Pole? No, I’m not at the South Pole. Of course I’m not at the South Pole.

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   "Of course I'm not" is a correct and usable phrase in written English. You can use it at any time when you want to disagree with a statement that was just said. For example: Person 1: "I think you should pick the blue shirt." Person 2: "Of course I'm not - I hate blue!".

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   ‘Of course not’ is polite here because of the word ‘mind’. ‘Do you mind?’ means ‘do you object?’ So ‘of course not’ means, ‘No, I don’t object – Obviously I’m happy for you to borrow them’.

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   May 19, 2024 · The meaning of OF COURSE NOT is —used informally to say no in a way that shows one is very definite. How to use of course not in a sentence.

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   Apr 4, 2019 · Here, the speaker uses “Of course not!” to say very strongly that something is not true. This is only suited to informal situations. But we can also use “of course not” to answer a request.

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   Sep 12, 2023 · The idiom "of course not" is commonly used to say "no" solidly or emphatically. It is often used to express disbelief, denial, or rejection of something said or implied. It can also be used sarcastically or ironically to mean the opposite of what it says. In short: It expresses "no" with intensity or conviction.

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   How do you use “of course not” in a sentence?

   • Here, the speaker uses “Of course not!” to say very strongly that something is not true. This is only suited to informal situations. But we can also use “of course not” to answer a request. This only works when the request uses the wording “Do you mind…?” or “Would you mind…” Have a listen:

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   What is the difference between 'of course not' and 'of course no'?

   • Some additional points to remember, 'Of course, not' is a standard reply in American English. Whereas, 'Of course, no' serves a narrative purpose. Both phrases require additional context. An example of correct usage in dialog, "Of course, no more!" Daren spat as he spoke. Clever.

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   Is the phrase 'of course no' correct?

   • The phrase 'Of course, no' can be correct. It is best used before a noun or a verb in a sentence. Of course no, may have several correct uses. Of course, no amount of death would end his suffering. Of course, no drunkard would do that. Of course, no man can fly. 'Of course, no' may be best served in creative writing.

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   Where did the idiom 'of course not' come from?

   • The idiom's origin dates back to the late 16th century when it was used to contradict or deny something said or implied. One of the earliest examples of the phrase "of course not" in print is from a 1599 comedy play by William Shakespeare called Much Ado About Nothing.

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8. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › of-course-notOF COURSE NOT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   OF COURSE NOT definition: 1. used to emphasize that you disagree or that something is not true: 2. used to emphasize that…. Learn more.