Not a bit Meaning in English
expression
ˈnɑt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɪt
NAHT-uh-BIT
nˈɒt/ /æɪ/ /bˈɪt
NOT-uh-BIT
Definition
A phrase used to strongly say 'not at all' or to emphasize that something is completely untrue or absent.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in spoken and informal English for strong negation. Often appears in short answers (“Not a bit!”) or to reject assumptions. Similar to 'not at all,' but can sound more emphatic. Rare in formal writing.
Spanish: ni un poco - para nadaPortuguese (BR): nem um pouco - de jeito nenhumPortuguese (PT): nem um bocadinho - de todoChinese (Simplified): 一点也不Chinese (Traditional): 一點也不Hindi: बिल्कुल भी नहींArabic: أبداً - ولا قليلاًBengali: একটুও না - মোটেও নাRussian: нисколько - ни каплиJapanese: 全く（まったく）〜ない - 全然（ぜんぜん）〜ないVietnamese: không một chút nào - hoàn toàn khôngKorean: 전혀 - 조금도Turkish: hiçbir şekilde - hiçUrdu: ذرا بھی نہیں - بالکل بھی نہیںIndonesian: sama sekali tidak - sedikit pun tidak
Example Sentences
I wasn't tired not a bit.
basic
Are you hungry? Not a bit.
basic
He helped me not a bit with my work.
basic
She said the noise didn't bother her not a bit.
natural
Honestly, I miss school not a bit.
natural
If you're worried about me, don't be—not a bit.
natural