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UK//aɪ miːn laɪk nɒt æt ɔːl//US//aɪ min laɪk nɑt æt ɔl//

Meaning of I mean like not at all

Used to emphasize that something is completely untrue or does not occur.

In simple words: I am saying something that doesn't happen or is not true.

I mean like not at all in a sentence

  • I mean like not at all, I didn’t break the vase!
  • When she asked if I was angry, I said, 'I mean like not at all!'
  • He thought I was serious, but I mean like not at all; I was joking.
  • The party was boring? I mean like not at all, it was amazing!
  • If you think I wanted to say yes, I mean like not at all!

How to use I mean like not at all

This phrase is used to emphasize that something is not true or does not happen. Often used in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

standing phrase

Memory hint

Think of 'I mean' as clarifying and 'not at all' as emphasizing zero truth.

Related words

Collocations with I mean like not at all

Synonyms for I mean like not at all

Common mistakes with I mean like not at all

  • Overusing it in formal settings.
  • Using 'I mean like not at all' when something is partially true.
  • Confusing it with other phrases that are more general.

Compare I mean like not at all with Not at all, Absolutely not

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Frequently asked questions about I mean like not at all

What does I mean like not at all mean?

I am saying something that doesn't happen or is not true.

What is the definition of I mean like not at all?

Used to emphasize that something is completely untrue or does not occur.

How do you use I mean like not at all in a sentence?

I mean like not at all, I didn’t break the vase!

Can you give another example of I mean like not at all?

When she asked if I was angry, I said, 'I mean like not at all!'

What are synonyms for I mean like not at all?

Common alternatives include not at all, definitely not, absolutely not.

What words go with I mean like not at all?

It commonly pairs with I mean like not at all, say I mean, mean something serious.

What are common mistakes when using I mean like not at all?

Overusing it in formal settings. Using 'I mean like not at all' when something is partially true. Confusing it with other phrases that are more general.

How do you pronounce I mean like not at all?

US: //aɪ min laɪk nɑt æt ɔl//, UK: //aɪ miːn laɪk nɒt æt ɔːl//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is I mean like not at all formal or informal?

"I mean like not at all" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use I mean like not at all?

This phrase is used to emphasize that something is not true or does not happen. Often used in casual conversations.