Not buy Meaning in English
expression
ˈnɑt/ /ˈbaɪ
NAHT BYE
nˈɒt/ /bˈaɪ
NOT BYE
Definition
To literally not purchase something, or informally, to not believe or accept a story, excuse, or explanation.
Usage & Nuances
'Not buy' is informal when used to mean 'not believe'; it's common in speech and writing with phrases like 'I don't buy it.' Literal 'not buy' is rare; usually replaced with 'didn't buy.' For disbelief, focus on 'buy' meaning 'accept as true.'
Spanish: no comprar - no creerse (fig.)Portuguese (BR): não comprar - não acreditar (fig.)Portuguese (PT): não comprar - não acreditar (fig.)Chinese (Simplified): 不买 - 不相信（引申义）Chinese (Traditional): 不買 - 不相信（引申義）Hindi: न खरीदना - विश्वास न करना (रूपक)Arabic: لا يشتري - لا يصدّق (مجازياً)Bengali: কিনবেন না - বিশ্বাস করবেন না (অনানুষ্ঠানিক)Russian: не покупать - не верить (разговорное)Japanese: 買わない - 信じない（口語的）Vietnamese: không mua - không tin (không trang trọng)Korean: 사지 않다 - 믿지 않다 (비격식)Turkish: satın almamak - inanmak istememek (gayriresmî)Urdu: نہیں خریدنا - یقین نہ کرنا (غیر رسمی)Indonesian: tidak membeli - tidak percaya (tidak formal)
Example Sentences
I did not buy the shoes because they were too expensive.
basic
If you do not buy a ticket, you can't enter the concert.
basic
He does not buy anything online.
basic
Sorry, I do not buy your excuse—try again.
natural
Most people did not buy his story about why he was late.
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You can tell me whatever you want, but I do not buy it.
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