Not a penny

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Emphasis on Zero

The phrase 'not a penny' emphasizes that no money whatsoever has been received or given.

After negotiating, I agreed to sell my old bike for not a penny less than $50.

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Used for Effect

'Not a penny' is often used to make a statement feel stronger or more dramatic.

They promised to help with the project, but in the end, they contributed not a penny of support.

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Figurative Use

While it refers to 'money', 'not a penny' can be used figuratively to mean 'nothing at all'.

Although I spent hours on that game, I got not a penny of satisfaction from it.