Is it OK to say mention not?

Is it OK to say mention not?

“Mention not?” No, that is not at all standard English. It is not proper to say it. You can say “Don’t mention it.” It would be a proper sentiment, but improper English.

Which is correct mention not or no mention?

The correct phrase to use is “ Don’t mention it” and not “mention not” which does not make sense and is not grammatically correct at all. May be, people use it in a poetic manner for some special effect! “No mention” is not used in written English(in ordinary standard English). Don’t mention it” is the correct usage.

Can we reply mention not for thanks?

In formal conversation Mention Not is a reply to Thank You or Thanks. Explanation: That means that we don’t want you to consider this as a burden and we did it for you just because of our friendship, relationship etc and it was an obvious thing.

Can you use not to mention in essay?

Did your high school English teacher remind you to “Don’t state the obvious” when writing research papers or essays? Well, the same holds true in any kind of writing. If you have to mention “not to mention” — which usually means “to say nothing of something too obvious to mention” — then don’t mention it.

What does dont mention mean?

Definition of don’t mention it —used to answer someone who has just thanked one for something “Thank you so much for your help.” “Don’t mention it. It was the least I could do.”

What can I say instead of mention not?

What is another word for no mention?

you’re welcome	certainly
that’s alright	de nada
think nothing of it	you’re welcome, and here’s a dollar
that’s OK	don’t mention it
it’s my pleasure	that’s all right

What should I respond when someone says mention not?

A: Thank you so much! B: Don’t mention it! / You’re welcome. / It was nothing. / My pleasure.

Is let alone formal?

“ Let Alone” can be used both as FORMAL or INFORMAL; depending on the CONTEXT. For example, “ let alone” may used in REPORTED SPEECH and if it appears in the PRINTED TEXT the same becomes FORMAL. However, “ let alone” will be treated as INFORMAL provided it is used for colloquial purposes but the same is not PRINTED!!

What does it mean when someone say not to mention?

phrase. You use not to mention when you want to add extra information which emphasizes the point that you are making. [emphasis] The audience, not to mention the bewildered cast, were not amused.

How do you use don’t mention?

What does it mean when someone says not to mention?

If you have to mention “not to mention” — which usually means “to say nothing of something too obvious to mention” — then don’t mention it. “Our company offers excellent customer service, not to mention friendly employees.” If your customer service is excellent, one can presume that your staff members are friendly, too.

Is it possible to use ‘not to mention’ as a connector?

As long as ‘not to mention’ is followed by a complete sentence, it’s just as good a connector as ‘however’ or ‘in addition’. Also, if ‘colloquial’ comes from the Latin ‘colloquium’, meaning conversational, I think it’s safe to say ‘not to mention’ has made it into formal written language, at least here across the pond :).

What does not to mention at the end of a sentence mean?

Including not to mention at the ending parts of a sentence emphasizes its use as a rhetorical device. not to mention ——: used to refer to an additional fact or point which reinforces the speaker’s case (a rhetorical device suggesting that the full strength of the speaker’s argument is not being presented).

What is the difference between ‘not to mention’ and ‘let alone’?

The mentioning while professing not to mention is a figure of speech known as apophasis. An alternative to not to mention is let alone. Seems like “let alone” is also a case of apophasis, as would be “much less” or “never mind”.