Not for a/one moment

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phrase

At no point; not at all; never.

Did I believe his story? Not for a moment!
Visual representation of "not for a/one moment" - At no point; not at all; never.

Often appears as...

  • believe something not for a moment
  • consider something not for a moment

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Absolute Certainty

Expresses total confidence in what you're saying, with no space for doubt.

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I trust her completely, not for a moment did I suspect her.
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Reinforce Denial

Used to make a denial stronger and show that there was never any doubt.

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Not for a moment did he entertain the falsehoods being spread.
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Emphatic Rejection

Highlights a strong rejection of a proposal or idea from the start.

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She dismissed the rumors, not for a moment believing them.
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