no way
The phrase "no way" is commonly used in informal settings to express strong refusal, disbelief, or impossibility.
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Definition
B1Informal Conversation
(informal, emphatic)Used to strongly deny or refuse something.
Example
- Apologize to him? No way!
- No way am I doing that.
B1General Use
(informal, emphatic)Indicates that something is impossible or will not happen under any circumstances.
Example
- There is no way that John was just pretending.
- No way will I let you borrow my car.
B1Informal Conversation
(informal, astonished)Expresses astonishment or disbelief.
Example
- You failed your exam again? No way!
- No way! I can't believe it.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "no way":