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
BeulahBYOO-lə (English)Biblical, Biblical Hebrew, English
KrisztiÁNKREES-tee-ahnHungarian
Greta['gretə]
Eustachius-Late Roman
Mcneil[mək'ni:l]
Qiang-Chinese