30 Ways to Say No in English

30 Ways to Say No in English

I really appreciate you asking me, bu t I can’t do it.

I really appreciate you asking me but I can’t commit to that right now.

No, thanks.

Thanks for thinking of me but I can’t

Unfortunately not.

I’m afraid I can’t.

Maybe another time.

I’m sorry I’m busy.

That’s not going to work for me.

Maybe next time.

I’d love to – but can’t.

My body say yes, but my heart say no.

That doesn’t work for me.

I wish I could make it work.

I am honoured that you asked me but I can’t do it.

Sounds tempting, but I’II have to pass.

Not possible.

By no means.

I’m slammed.

Not for me, thanks.

Unfortunately, that’s not something I can do at this time.

I’m really booked.

Thanks for thinking of me. I really wish I could.

That’s not an option.

This is not negotiable.

I think not.

If only it worked, but …

Not for me my friend, thanks.

I have something else.

I’d like to, but I know I’II regret it.