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May 21, 2019 · Mar 15, 2024. #15. EdisonBhola said: So in summary, in BrE, "if not" is correct and "if no" is also acceptable. Yes, but they're not always equivalent and interchangeable. EdisonBhola said: I've once been taught that "if no" is acceptable only if it is used in a form (i.e. a YES/NO question), questionnaire, etc.
Mar 4, 2007 · elroy said: I have never heard "no probs," and to me it sounds like a cheesy variation on "no prob." To me, it sounds like overkill. "No prob" is slangy enough; "no probs" is a little too much (for my ears). You actually may hear some speakers say "no probs" here in Australia, Also, I agree with the other posters.
Oct 17, 2006 · May 26, 2010. #31. From wikipedia: In many parts of the world, including parts of Europe, Canada, Australia, and Russia, [citation needed] number sign refers instead to the "numero" sign № (Unicode code point U+2116), which is often written simply as No. W.
Oct 14, 2009 · uh-uh. the way of writing the sound/ˈʌ ʌ/that people make when they are answering ‘No’ to a question exclamation. Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English. uh huh /ʌ ˈhʌ,ˈʌ hʌ/ interjection informal. a sound that you make to say 'yes', or when you want someone to continue what they are saying.
Feb 8, 2005 · Mar 8, 2013. #13. "No worries" is a stand-alone statement meaning "no problem". It's typical of Australian English, but is also used in other varieties. sunyaer said: "The payment has gone through, there is no worry about your phone being cutting off over the weekend."
Sep 24, 2009 · You might say, "No. Thanks. I'm fine." The "no" is in reply to the question asked. If you did want some more coffee you might say, "Yes, please. That would be nice." The "Yes" is a reply to the question asked. The rest is an effort to be polite.
Oct 24, 2010 · Colorado. English-US. Oct 24, 2010. #2. Saying "no hard feelings" is the ordinary way to express this idea. "No hurt feelings" isn't as idiomatic. Both statements often sound insincere when made by somebody who is criticizing you. T.
Jun 16, 2009 · Jun 16, 2009. #2. I often see it in the other order: "no fuss, no muss". 'Muss' is something like 'mess' in this case. The whole thing is an idiom meaning something like "no messiness, emotional drama, excessive effort, etc." It's often used for meals that are quick and easy to prepare, outfits that look chic but which don't take long to put on ...
Feb 29, 2012 · No Running would sound best on a sign, and you can also say it orally. Don't run can be said orally, but would look weird on a sign I think. *No run does not make sense.
Nov 28, 2009 · Mexico City. Mexican Spanish. Feb 23, 2010. #4. Here in Mexico, people says that after hearing something amazing, surprising, etc. "A poco" it's like saying "wow really?" with emphasis Though I don't find a better translation that fits well this expresion. Oh, about that "A poco sí - a poco no", it would be like B saying "is it possible?"
