no way

Used to say very firmly that you will not agree or do something.

• No way! I am staying here.
• Lend him my car? No way!
• She said, "No way!" when I asked her to pay.

Similar words: absolutely not, not a chance

Opposites: yes

Common phrases: no way ever, no way thanks

Used when news surprises you so much that you find it hard to believe.

• No way! You won?
• You met the singer? No way!
• "We are getting married." "No way! That is wonderful!"

Similar words: you are kidding, seriously

Common phrases: no way really, no way seriously

No possible method of doing something, or no chance that something is true or will happen.

• There is no way to escape.
• We had no way of knowing the answer.
• Is there really no way to fix this?

How to use it: no way to do something (There is no way to open the door.); no way of doing something (We had no way of contacting her.); no way that… (There is no way that he could have known.)

Similar words: no possibility, no means

Common phrases: no way home, no way forward

Used to refuse a request or suggestion very strongly.

• "Will you go?" "No way!"
• No way! I will not lend him any more money.
• She replied, "No way!" when they suggested working all weekend.

Similar words: absolutely not, not a chance

Opposites: yes

Common phrases: no way ever, no way thanks

Used to say strongly that something is not true or will never happen.

• That is no way acceptable.
• No way would she reveal your secret.
• There is no way I can finish this today.

How to use it: no way + auxiliary + subject + verb (No way would I agree to that.)

Similar words: not at all, by no means

Common phrases: no way ever, no way acceptable