refuse flatly

Frequency: 9.02.2 per million words

to say clearly and directly that you will not do, give, or accept something

flatlyverb + flatly

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refuse

Examples (10)

  • She refused flatly to attend the meeting.
  • The manager refused flatly to consider the proposal.
  • He refused flatly to apologize for his mistake.
  • The committee refused flatly to change their decision.
  • When asked to work overtime, she refused flatly.
  • The government refused flatly to negotiate with terrorists.
  • They refused flatly to accept any responsibility.
  • The student refused flatly to retake the exam.
  • His parents refused flatly to lend him more money.
  • The witness refused flatly to testify in court.