phrase. If you say that something happens no thanks to a particular person or thing, you mean that they did not help it to happen, or that it happened in spite of them. It is no thanks to the Government that net assets did rise. [
What thanks but no thanks means?
used to say that you are grateful to someone for offering something but that you do not want to accept the offer; sometimes used humorously when you are not really grateful: Former Vice President Al Gore said thanks but no thanks to another run for the presidency.4 days ago
What does by no means means?
Also, not by any means. In no way, certainly not. For example, He is by no means a weak opponent, or Not by any means will I go along with that decision. [ Late 1400s]
How do you use no thanks?
- We've got them back now but it is no thanks to my partner. ...
- It is no thanks to you they did not suffer any physical long-term effects. ...
- Domestic competition was a no-no thanks to industrial licensing. ...
- And no thanks to the independent non-execs.
How do you say no thank you in a nice way?
- “No, but thank you for asking!”
- “Thanks, but let me get back to you.”
- “Sorry, not now, but maybe next time.”
- “I simply just cannot say yes.”
- “Thank you, but I am not the right person to be asking.
What is the reply for no thanks?
3 Answers. "You are welcome" is used as a polite response to "thanks", not to "no, thanks" (denying an offer). You are welcome: Used as a polite response to thanks.
Is asking for a thank you rude?
Apparently, the phrase "thank you for asking" is considered the height of customer service etiquette now. So not only is saying, "thank you for asking" not rude, it's a form of politeness that's scripted often into customer service interactions.
Can we say no thanks?
It's a way to decline something while recognizing the offer. You can say “No thanks,” “No thank you,” or “Thank you, no,” and it all means the same thing. , former English Teacher. Depending (as always) on the situation, “No, thanks” can sometimes sound abrupt, even rude.
How do you say no thanks?
- I appreciate your time, but no thank you.
- Thanks for thinking of me, but I have too much on my plate right now.
- No thanks!
- Not today, thanks.
- Not for me, thanks.
- I'm afraid I can't.
- I'm not really into [heavy metal/decoupage/Pokemon Go], but thanks for asking!