(I'm) afraid not.

(I'm) afraid not.
(I'm) afraid not. & 'Fraid not.
I believe, regrettably, that the answer is no. (The apostrophe is not always shown.) •

Rachel: Can I expect any help with this problem? Henry: I'm afraid not.

Andrew: Will you be there when I get there? Bill: Afraid not.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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