refuse point-blank

Frequency: 7.05.2 per million words

to refuse something directly and firmly, without politeness

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Examples (20)

  • She refused point-blank to answer any questions about the scandal.
  • Gerard refused point-blank to cooperate.
  • The company refused his request point-blank, citing company policy.
  • She refused his proposal point-blank, leaving him stunned.
  • He refused point-blank to apologize, even when pressed by the committee.
  • The company refused point-blank to negotiate with the striking workers.
  • They refused her proposal point-blank, offering no room for negotiation.
  • He refused point-blank to answer any questions about the incident.
  • Despite repeated pleas, she refused point-blank to reconsider her decision.
  • Despite repeated requests, the politician refused point-blank to comment.
  • The guard refused him entry point-blank, explaining the club was full.
  • I refuse point-blank to accept such an unfair deal.
  • I asked him for a favor, but he refused me point-blank.
  • The witness refused point-blank to testify against his friend.
  • The witness refused point-blank to cooperate with the investigation.
  • When asked to apologize, she refused point-blank.
  • When offered a bribe, the official refused it point-blank.
  • They refused point-blank to consider alternative solutions.
  • We refused their unreasonable demands point-blank.
  • The bank refused point-blank to extend their loan.