not at all

This page is about the conversational phrase not at all

Meaning

You can say this after someone has thanked you for doing something.

For example

  • "Thanks for helping us."
    "Not at all."

  • "Thank you for everything you've done."
    "Not at all. It's my pleasure."

Quick Quiz

If someone says "Not at all", they must have

a. been thanked by someone

b. been helped by someone

c. refused someone's help
a) been thanked by someone b) been helped by someone c) refused someone's help

Contributor: Matt Errey