not right now, thanks



not right now, thanks

No for the present. (It is hoped that one will be asked again later. Usually used for a [temporary] refusal of a serving of food or drink. There is an implication that more will be wanted later.) Waiter: Do you want some more coffee? Mary: Not right now, thanks. John: Can I take your coat? Sue: Not right now, thanks. I'm still a little chilly.
See also: not, right, thanks

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Glenn[glen]
Helena['helinə]
Arno['a:nəu]
Parveen-Persian
Tenskwatawa-Native American, Shawnee
Silvija-Croatian, Slovene