nothing doing
The phrase "nothing doing" is an idiomatic expression used to strongly decline a request or proposal, often conveying a sense of finality.
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Definition
B2Informal
(idiomatic)Used to firmly reject a request or suggestion.
Example
- "Can I borrow your car?" "Nothing doing."
- "Do you want to go to the movies tonight?" "Nothing doing, I have other plans."
C1General
(dated)Indicates that something is not going to happen.
Example
- "Are you going to help with the project?" "Nothing doing."
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "nothing doing":
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