hope not



(I) hope not.

a phrase expressing the desire and wish that something is not so. John: It looks like it's going to rain. Jane: Hope not. John: The Wilsons said they might come over this evening. Jane: I hope not. I've got things to do.
See also: hope, not

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
WillyWIL-ee (English), VI-lee (German), WIL-lee (Dutch), VIL-lee (Dutch)English, German, Dutch
EnochEE-nək (English)Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Balbinabahl-BEE-nah (Italian)Spanish (Rare), Portuguese (Rare), Italian (Rare), Ancient Roman
ThadTHADEnglish
Rikutoṙee-koo-toJapanese
Alf[ælf]