Emphasize 'not a bit' when speaking to make your lack of interest or surprise clear. He was expecting me to be grateful, but I was not a bit thankful for his 'help'.
Pro Tip 2/3
Informal Situations
Use 'not a bit' in casual or informal conversations rather than in formal writing. You think I'm worried, but I'm not a bit concerned.
Pro Tip 3/3
Understatement
'Not a bit' can be an understatement, hinting that something is actually significant. Am I upset about the game results? Not a bit — I'm actually devastated.