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sorry, but no

/ˈsɑri bʌt noʊ/ /ˈsɒri bʌt nəʊ/
expression Social Informal
  1. 1 üzgünüm ama hayır, maalesef olmaz

Definition (English)

A polite but firm refusal of a request or offer.

Example Sentences

  1. Can I borrow your car? Sorry, but no.
    Arabanı ödünç alabilir miyim? Üzgünüm ama hayır.
  2. I'd love to come, but sorry, but no.
    Gelmek isterdim ama maalesef olmaz.

Synonyms

sorry nounfortunately nonot possiblecannotdeclinerefuse

Related Words

requestofferrefusalpolitenessconversationresponse