Phrase of the day

Discover a new phrase each day to use in your English! These are special phrases and sayings that English speakers use all the time, but you don't often see these phrases in English course books or other study material. Visit daily to learn some popular English phrases on a regular basis.
5th January 2024

I wouldn't dream of it

We use this expression to say that we completely refuse a suggestion or idea - often to be polite.
Usage
Written: 
Yes
Spoken: 
Yes
Formal: 
Yes
Informal: 
Yes
Example 1
If you found £100 in the street, would you keep it?
I wouldn't dream of it. I'd go straight to the police with the money.
Example 2
Here, you can drop me here and I can walk the rest of the way home.
No. I wouldn't dream of it - it's dark and it's late, so I'll drive you home.
Thanks, that's so kind of you.

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