by no means

• Emphatischer Ausdruck, der verwendet wird, um auszudrücken, dass etwas absolut nicht zutrifft, oder um eine kategorische Verneinung oder Ablehnung eines Vorschlags auszudrücken.

An emphatic expression used to indicate that something is absolutely not the case, or to strongly deny or reject a suggestion.

1. Not at allB2formal

   Used to emphasize that something is not true or not the case.

   keineswegs

   • This is by no means an easy task.
   • He is by no means the best candidate for the job.
   • The situation is by no means hopeless.

2. In no wayB2formal

   Used to express strong denial or refusal.

   auf keinen Fall

   • By no means should you open that door.
   • I am by no means suggesting that we give up.
   • She was by no means satisfied with the result.