By no stretch Meaning in English
expression
ˈbaɪ/ /ˈnoʊ/ /ˈstɹɛtʃ
BYE-NOH-STRECH
bˈaɪ/ /nəʊ/ /stɹˈɛtʃ
BYE-NOH-STRECH
Definition
A phrase used to strongly deny that something is true or possible; it means 'not at all' or 'in no way.'
Usage & Nuances
Somewhat formal or emphatic; often used for strong denials—'by no stretch of the imagination' is a common fuller form. Use 'by no stretch' to reject a possibility completely. Avoid using it with positive claims.
Spanish: de ninguna manera - ni por asomoPortuguese (BR): de modo algum - de maneira nenhumaPortuguese (PT): de modo algum - de maneira nenhumaChinese (Simplified): 绝不 - 无论如何也不Chinese (Traditional): 絕不 - 無論如何也不Hindi: किसी भी तरह से नहींArabic: بأي حال من الأحوال - إطلاقاًBengali: কোনোভাবেই নয় - একেবারেই নয়Russian: ни в коем случае - ни при каких обстоятельствахJapanese: 決して～ない - どんなことがあっても～ないVietnamese: không hề - không đời nàoKorean: 전혀 - 결코Turkish: hiçbir şekilde - hiçbir suretteUrdu: ہرگز نہیں - کسی صورت نہیںIndonesian: sama sekali tidak - tidak mungkin
Example Sentences
He is by no stretch a good driver.
basic
This is by no stretch an easy exam.
basic
The film is by no stretch boring.
basic
By no stretch could you call that restaurant cheap.
natural
That was by no stretch a typical Monday morning.
natural
He’s talented, but by no stretch is he easy to work with.
natural