Collocation
I do not think so.
To express disagreement, doubt, or skepticism about something that has been said or suggested; to believe something is unlikely to be true or happen.
Definition
'I do not think so.' is a common English collocation. To express disagreement, doubt, or skepticism about something that has been said or suggested; to believe something is unlikely to be true or happen.
I + (do not) + think + so
“Will it rain tomorrow? I do not think so; the sky looks clear.”
Examples
- Will he be on time? I do not think so, he is usually late.
- Is the store still open at this hour? No, I do not think so.
- Will they approve our request for an extension? I do not think so; it's quite ambitious.
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- Did she finish her homework before leaving? I do not think so; she looked very tired.
- Are you coming to the party tonight? Unfortunately, I do not think so.
- Will the weather be good for our picnic tomorrow? I do not think so; the forecast looks bad.
- Is this the correct way to solve the problem? I do not think so, we need to check the formula again.
- Do you really believe his story about finding treasure? Honestly, I do not think so.
- Is it possible to complete this complex project by Friday? With the current resources, I do not think so.
- Will the train arrive on schedule? I do not think so; there have been delays all morning.
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