Meaning
Something is unequivocally true; the speaker asserts that a fact cannot be reasonably disputed.
Primary Function
Emphasising an undeniable fact
Communicative Purpose
To stress certainty about a statement, often to shut down opposition or present something as conclusive.
Pattern
There is no denying; that
Core Structure
There is no denying; that
Função primária
Emphasising an undeniable fact
Propósito comunicativo
To stress certainty about a statement, often to shut down opposition or present something as conclusive.
Situações de gatilho
During argumentation when defending a position, at the end of a persuasive point, or after presenting evidence.
Contextos
Debates, formal opinion pieces, public speaking, and everyday conversation where strong conviction is needed.
Padrão
There is no denying; that
Estrutura central
There is no denying; that
Slots de substituição
The clause following 'that' can vary; e.g., replace it with a specific statement or idea.
Colocados típicos
- "There’s no denying that…" and "There’s no denying the fact that…"
Substituições comuns
- "It’s undeniable that…"
- "You can’t deny that…"
Erros comuns
Using an infinitive form such as *There’s no to deny* instead of the gerund phrase required by the expression.
Similar / contraste
"It goes without saying," and "There’s no question that…"
Interferências
Learners sometimes misuse ‘deny’ as a noun (*no deny*) or insert additional verbs, leading to grammatical errors like *There is no denying it.*
Família do chunk
- emphatic denial frames
Nuance
The phrasing conveys forcefulness; it signals confidence in the truth of the statement rather than merely stating evidence.
Efeito pragmático
Shuts down opposition by asserting certainty, making further argumentation appear unnecessary.
Dica de memória
“There’s no denying that…”
Nota
The chunk is a strong assertion of fact, often used to conclude a point or refute opposition. It is common in formal and persuasive contexts where the speaker wants to emphasize the truth of a statement.
Upgrade path
"There’s simply no denying the fact that…" (more assertive variant).
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