For anyone who's dabbled in the world of online dating, unwanted advances are often a fact of life.

But if you've ever found yourself on the receiving end of unwelcome flirting and struggled to thing of a comeback, help is at hand in the form of these witty responses, writes The Daily Mail.

An online gallery has emerged showcasing the most withering put-downs from the world of dating - and they make for hilarious reading.

One woman took a request for 'dirty' picture quite literally when she sent a snap of her filthy kitchen sink, while another threatened her would-be suitor with a restraining order.

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From sarcastic responses to witty ripostes, these comebacks are so brilliant you'll wish you'd thought of them yourself.

This poor man's attempt at flirting was met with derision from the object of his affections.
This poor man's attempt at flirting was met with derision from the object of his affections.
That's not what he meant! Unimpressed by this man's attempt at sexting, one person responded with a still from Monsters, Inc.
That's not what he meant! Unimpressed by this man's attempt at sexting, one person responded with a still from Monsters, Inc.
One singleton got their suitor's hopes up after saying they were 'getting naked'.
One singleton got their suitor's hopes up after saying they were 'getting naked'.
This woman proved appearances can be deceiving after sharing a picture of her leg.
This woman proved appearances can be deceiving after sharing a picture of her leg.
That's certainly surprising! Instead of a saucy snap, this man was sent a bizarre picture of a balding Ariana Grande.
That's certainly surprising! Instead of a saucy snap, this man was sent a bizarre picture of a balding Ariana Grande.
Unimpressed with their suitor's flirting efforts, this singleton sent a picture of the letter U.
Unimpressed with their suitor's flirting efforts, this singleton sent a picture of the letter U.
Who needs men when you've got pizza? This woman proved she had her priorities straight.
Who needs men when you've got pizza? This woman proved she had her priorities straight.
This woman took a request for 'dirty' picture quite literally when she sent a snap of her filthy kitchen sink.
This woman took a request for 'dirty' picture quite literally when she sent a snap of her filthy kitchen sink.

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