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by no means
AdverbNounの-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. by no means
  2. 2. never!
  3. 3. certainly (not)
  4. 4. something unexpected
This expression is an exclamation meaning "No way!," "Surely not!," or "I can't believe it!" It expresses strong disbelief or surprise at something the speaker considers very unlikely or unexpected. It is typically used at the start of a sentence or on its own as a reaction.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

He said he's coming? I doubt it.

Sentence 2

Tanaka is quitting? I can't believe it.

Sentence 3

Just believing in it is enough to change things? No way!

Sentence 4

I never thought I'd find the answer.

Sentence 5

The world is ending tomorrow? Yeah, right.