The reply joins no, declining the offer, with thanks, acknowledging the kindness of offering.
Polite refusal
social
neutral
Said to decline something offered while thanking the person for offering it.
Examples
- "Would you like some tea?" "No thanks, I just had some."
- She offered me a lift, but I said no thanks.
- "No thanks," he replied when the waiter offered dessert.
- If you do not want another piece, no thanks is a polite answer.
- They asked whether I needed help, and I answered no thanks.