Cool MateAbsolutely not vs Don't even think of that shit
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Absolutely not
InformalTop 3,000 (common)
Don't even think of that shit
InformalBeyond 10,000 (less common)
Most common: Absolutely not
| Absolutely not | Don't even think of that shit | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ˈæb.sə.luːt.li nɒt//🇺🇸 //ˈæb.sə.luːt.li nɑːt// | 🇬🇧 //dəʊnt ˈiːvən θɪŋk əv ðæt ʃɪt//🇺🇸 //doʊnt ˈivən θɪŋk ʌv ðæt ʃɪt// |
| Meaning | Definitely not; strong refusal. | Don't even consider that bad idea. |
| Example | Can we go swimming in this cold weather? Absolutely not! | If you think I'm going on that trip, don't even think of that shit! |
| Register | Informal | Informal |
| How common | Top 3,000 (common) | Beyond 10,000 (less common) |
| Collocations | say absolutely not, respond absolutely not, use absolutely not | don't think about it, think twice, consider the consequences |
| Common mistakes | Using it with a polite tone in formal situations., Confusing it with 'maybe' or 'possibly'. | Using in formal situations, Confusing with 'Don't even think about it', which is less emphatic, Overusing in polite conversation |
| Usage notes | Use in casual conversations to strongly disagree. Avoid in formal settings. | This phrase is used to strongly advise against something. It's informal and might not be suitable in formal discussions or settings. |
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Frequently asked questions: Absolutely not vs Don't even think of that shit
What's the difference between Absolutely not and Don't even think of that shit?
Absolutely not: Definitely not; strong refusal. Don't even think of that shit: Don't even consider that bad idea.
Which is more common: Absolutely not and Don't even think of that shit?
Absolutely not is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Absolutely not: Can we go swimming in this cold weather? Absolutely not! Don't even think of that shit: If you think I'm going on that trip, don't even think of that shit!
Can I use Absolutely not and Don't even think of that shit interchangeably?
Not always. Absolutely not and Don't even think of that shit are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.