of course not

idiom

—used informally to say no in a way that shows one is very definite
"Are you angry with me for being late?" "Of course not!"
"Did you take the money?" "Of course not!"

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But of course not for Menzel, who sings throughout. — Jesse Green, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025 Although of course not bound by guidance executive orders, the aforementioned SEC and FTC (the latter infamous for its recent merger and competition guidelines) are nearly frozen but have ample guidance in play. — Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024

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