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afraid not

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(I'm) afraid not.

 and 'Fraid not.

I believe, regrettably, that the answer is no. (The apostrophe is not always shown.) Rachel: Can I expect any help with this problem? Henry: I'm afraid not. Andrew: Will you be there when I get there? Bill: Afraid not.

See also: afraid, not