Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nothing-of-the-sort
Phrase
/ˈnʌθɪŋ əv ðə sɔrt/
Definition
A phrase used to express that there is nothing of the kind or type being referred to.
Examples
- When asked if he had ever cheated on a test, he confidently replied, ‘Nothing of the sort!’
- She dismissed the rumors about her being unfriendly, saying, ‘I can assure you, nothing of the sort is true.’
Meaning
Indicates that a particular situation, thing, or event does not exist or is not true.
Synonyms
- None of that
- No such thing
- Not at all
- Absolutely not
