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by no means

Idioms  

  1. 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]

Example Sentences

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Jean Karydakis, a diplomat at Brazil's mission in Geneva, said he thought a deal was possible even if the differences were "by no means negligible."

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

“It was helpful,” he said, “but it was by no means a bailout.”

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

It’s by no means sufficient to really fill the gap, but states could jump in here.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

Ultimately, “Vineland” is by no means unique among Pynchon’s novels in its suitability for any book club one might name.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

They were by no means the only ones making their way to the bookshop.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling

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