A character makes a statement, then immediately adds that they actually mean the exact opposite of what they said. Usually shows up in comedies. May be used as a form of pointing out sarcasm. Compare Dissimile. See also No Except Yes, where a character prefers to use a different word to mean the same thing, and "No" Means "Yes", where people assume a person is doing this, but they aren't. A reminder: when the topic is sex, no means no. Examples of By "No" I Mean "Yes" include:
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