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No, but thank you. |
No thanks. It was delicious, but I’ve already eaten too much. |
Not now but another time. Maybe we can go on Saturday? |
I’d like to but I have to work late this evening. |
I wish I could but, unfortunately, I already have plans that night. |
Nope. I don’t have time. Maybe tomorrow. |
No way. (This is like saying, “No. There’s no chance I would ever do that!”) |
I’m sorry but we won’t be able to make that compromise. |
I would love to/like to but our company has a holiday party that night. |
I’m afraid that I’m not available on Tuesday. |
No, I’m sorry to say that we aren’t able to change the time of the meeting. |
I wish I could but I’m unable to make that kind of compromise. |
We appreciate the offer, however, this is not a good time for us. |
I’m afraid I can’t meet you today. How about tomorrow? |
No thanks, I won’t be able to make it. |
Not this time. |
Heck no. |
No way, Jose. |
Regrettably, I'm not able to. |
It's that time of the year when I must say no. |
It's a Wednesday. I have a "No on Wednesday" policy. |
Ask me in a year. |
I know someone that might be a fit for that. I'll email you their information. |
You're so kind to think of me, but I can't. |
Maybe another time. |
Sounds great, but I can’t commit. |
Rats! Would’ve loved to. |
I’m slammed. |
Perhaps next season when things clear up. |
I’m at the end of my rope right now so have to take a rain-check. |
If only it worked. |
I’ll need to bow out. |
I’m going to have to exert my NO muscle on this one. |
I’m taking some time. |
Thanks for thinking of me, but I can’t. |
I’m in a season of NO. |
I’m not the girl for you on this one. |
I’m learning to limit my commitments. |
I’m not taking on new things. |
Another time might work. |
It doesn’t sound like the right fit. |
I'm RESTing right now. |
I’m not sure I’m the best for it. |
No thank you, but it sounds lovely. |
It sounds like you’re looking for something I’m unable to give right now. |
I believe I wouldn’t fit the bill, sorry. |
It’s not a good idea for me. |
Not now. |
I’m trying to cut back. |
I won’t be able to help. |
If only I had a clone! |
I’m not able to set aside the time needed. |
I won’t be able to dedicate the time I need to it. |
I’m head-down right now on a project, so won’t be able to. |
I wish there were two of me! |
I’m honored, but can’t. |
NoNoNoNoNoNo. |
I’m booked into something else. |
I’m not able to make that time. |
Thanks, but no thanks. |
I’m not able to make it this week/month/year. |
Bye now. |
I’ve got too much on my plate right now. |
I’m not taking on anything else right now. |
Bandwidth is low, so I won’t be able to make it work. |
I wish I could make it work. |
Not possible. |
I wish I were able to. |
If only I could! |
I’d love to — but can’t. |
Darn! Not able to fit it in. |
Nah. |
No thanks, I have another commitment. |
Unfortunately, it’s not a good time. |
Sadly I have something else. |
Unfortunately not. |
I have something else. Sorry. |
Apologies, but I can’t make it. |
Thank you so much for asking. Can you keep me on your list for next year? |
I’m flattered you considered me, but unfortunately, I’ll have to pass this time. |
And my favorite, “Oh I wish I could help but you know, I bet Claire could help you with that.” |
Thank you for thinking of me. Unfortunately, it’s just not a match. |
No, sorry, that’s not really my thing |
Can I get back to you on that? |
No, I’d rather you didn’t, but thanks anyway |
I can't make it work. |
It just won't fit right now. |
I'm really buckling down on my priorities right now, so I can't. |
Sorry, no can do. |
I only say ‘yes’ to very select opportunities, and unfortunately this doesn't meet my criteria. |
The demands would be too much for me. |
It's not feasible for me to take this on. |
I wish I had all the time in the world. |
My body double can. |
In another life. |
My advisors won't agree to it. |
I'm not the person you're looking for. |
I don't have an iota of bandwidth left in my brain. |
If only. |
N to the O. |
NO. |
Sadly, I have something else going on. |
I have another commitment. |
I’m afraid I can’t. |
I don't have the bandwidth for that right now. |
I’m honored you asked me, but I simply can’t. |
Thanks for thinking of me. However, I’m not able to. |
I’m sorry, I’m not able to fit this in. |
Unfortunately, I already have plans. Maybe next time! |
No, thank you, but it sounds lovely. |
