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I hope not vs i don´t hope so

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'I hope not' is a common expression used to express a negative wish or desire, while 'I don't hope so' is less common and may sound awkward in some contexts.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 941 views

I hope not

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a negative wish or desire.

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker does not want something to happen or be true.

Examples:

  • A: Do you think it will rain tomorrow? B: I hope not.
  • I hope not to see him again.
  • I hope not to fail the exam.
  • I hope not to be late for the meeting.
  • I hope not to get sick.
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  • idiom used to say that one wants something not to happen or to not be true "Will you have to miss the party?" "I hope not."
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  • Jul 8, 2021 ... Back to normal? I hope not! Celebrating the home office.

Alternatives:

  • I don't want that.
  • I wish that doesn't happen.
  • I'd rather that didn't happen.
  • I'd prefer if that didn't happen.
  • I'd rather not.

i don´t hope so

This phrase is correct but less common in English. It may sound awkward in some contexts.

This phrase can be used to express doubt or uncertainty about a negative outcome, but it is less commonly used than 'I hope not.'

Examples:

  • A: Do you think she will pass the test? B: I don't hope so.
  • I don't hope so, but we'll see what happens.
  • I don't hope so, but I can't be sure.
  • I don't hope so, but it's a possibility.
  • I don't hope so, but I'm prepared for the worst.
  • And I hope... I don 't know what I hope.
  • I hope so! Squeery... we best go find him.
  • I don -t want this to ruin her honeymoon.
  • I don' have any money.
  • Once I don this robe I will forget everything about this place.
  • I don' know. It's after midnight.
  • I dOn, t bend Over baCkWards for any man.
  • I dOn, t think my daughter COuLd COPe.
  • I don 't think he connected you with anything else...
  • I don'! think the veil is quite right.
  • I don' t want her needing anything.
  • I don 't want anyone to know what's going on.
  • Whatever happened to the Coliseum, I don' t know.
  • I don 't want to see psychos even in the movies.
  • I don'! count any more.
  • Jane, you're a fool to hope so.
  • You better hope so, mister.
  • -Boy, I sure hope so.
  • I hope so too, Lord Melbourne.
  • You better hope so for your sake.

Alternatives:

  • I'm not optimistic about that.
  • I'm not counting on it.
  • I'm not expecting a positive outcome.
  • I'm not hopeful about that.
  • I'm not holding my breath.

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