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The phrase "I am afraid not" is correct and is commonly used in written English.
It is typically used to politely express disagreement or to convey bad news. Example: Question: "Can you lend me some money?" Answer: "I am afraid not, I do not have any spare cash at the moment."
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No, I am afraid not.
This is, I am afraid, not how you calculate an average.
Asked if she expected to be able to publish her photography in Uzbekistan in the future, she said, "I am afraid not".
Mr. Ormandy brought along a specially commissioned work, too — a "Lincoln Center Festival Overture," by Walter Piston, which had a properly ceremonial but, I am afraid, not very exciting sound.
The trial will be public, 200 people are expected but I am afraid not a lot of proper, mainstream publicity. .
Counsellor: I am afraid not, could you explain what non binary means to you? Client: Short explanation of their non binary gender identity.
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"I'm afraid not," the psychologist said.
Now I was afraid not to.
"I'm afraid not," he said patiently.
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