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it doesn't matter vs not at all

Both "it doesn't matter" and "not at all" are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. "It doesn't matter" is used to express that something is not important or relevant, while "not at all" is used to emphasize a negative response or to indicate that something is completely untrue.

Last updated: March 28, 2024 • 745 views

it doesn't matter

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express that something is not important or relevant.

This phrase is used to indicate that something is of no consequence or significance.

Examples:

It doesn't matter what we eat for dinner.
It doesn't matter if we arrive a little late.
It doesn't matter to me which movie we watch.
It doesn't matter what color you choose.
It doesn't matter where we go on vacation.

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But take any other film... it doesn't matter which.
Even if you all desert me, it doesn't matter.
Food, weapons, it doesn't matter.
Forget it, it doesn't matter.
Mummy and Daddy are very cross because it doesn't matter about the gun.
I said it doesn't matter.
Target or arrow, it doesn't matter.
More of a Mummenschanz type... it doesn't matter.
Stephen, it doesn't matter whose side you take.
And it doesn't matter if anything unethical happened.
Either way, it doesn't matter.
Amanda said that it doesn't matter what happened earlier.
Baby, it doesn't matter how many girls he has.
And it doesn't matter, because the mission is everything.
So it doesn't matter either way.
And it doesn't matter whose blood flows through your veins.
Your Honor, it doesn't matter.
Saga, it doesn't matter where she was abducted.
Louis, it doesn't matter why you did it.
Blue, grey, it doesn't matter.

Alternatives:

It's not important
It's irrelevant
It's of no consequence
It's inconsequential
It's immaterial

not at all

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to emphasize a negative response or to indicate that something is completely untrue.

This phrase is used to negate a statement or to express that something is completely false.

Examples:

Are you tired? - Not at all!
Do you like spicy food? - Not at all.
Did you enjoy the movie? - Not at all.
Is it true that you were late? - Not at all.
Do you agree with the decision? - Not at all.

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6 days ago ... not at all definition: 1. used as a polite reply after someone has thanked you: 2. used to say "no" or "not" strongly…. Learn more.
6 days ago ... not at all meaning: 1. used as a polite reply after someone has thanked you: 2. used to say "no" or "not" strongly…. Learn more.
Ancient DNA: do it right or not at all. Science. 2000 Aug 18;289(5482):1139. doi: 10.1126/science.289.5482.1139b. Authors. A Cooper, H N Poinar.
The meaning of NOT AT ALL is —sometimes used as a polite response after an expression of appreciation or thanks. How to use not at all in a sentence.

Alternatives:

Absolutely not
Definitely not
Certainly not
By no means
Under no circumstances

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