Not for a/one moment
phrase
At no point; not at all; never.
Did I believe his story? Not for a moment!

Often appears as...
- believe something not for a moment
- consider something not for a moment
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Idiomatic
phrase
Showing strong denial or disagreement.
I don't regret not for one moment taking that job.

Often appears as...
- regret not for a moment
- forget not for a moment
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
Without any hesitation or doubt.
I would do it again not for a moment's hesitation.

Often appears as...
- hesitate not for a moment
- doubt not for a moment
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
At no point; not at all; never.
Did I believe his story? Not for a moment!

Often appears as...
- believe something not for a moment
- consider something not for a moment
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
Showing strong denial or disagreement.
I don't regret not for one moment taking that job.

Often appears as...
- regret not for a moment
- forget not for a moment
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
Without any hesitation or doubt.
I would do it again not for a moment's hesitation.

Often appears as...
- hesitate not for a moment
- doubt not for a moment
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3

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

I trust her completely, not for a moment did I suspect her.
Reinforce Denial
Used to make a denial stronger and show that there was never any doubt.

Not for a moment did he entertain the falsehoods being spread.
Emphatic Rejection
Highlights a strong rejection of a proposal or idea from the start.

She dismissed the rumors, not for a moment believing them.
Absolute Certainty
Expresses total confidence in what you're saying, with no space for doubt.

I trust her completely, not for a moment did I suspect her.
Reinforce Denial
Used to make a denial stronger and show that there was never any doubt.

Not for a moment did he entertain the falsehoods being spread.
Emphatic Rejection
Highlights a strong rejection of a proposal or idea from the start.

She dismissed the rumors, not for a moment believing them.
Absolute Certainty
Expresses total confidence in what you're saying, with no space for doubt.

I trust her completely, not for a moment did I suspect her.
Reinforce Denial
Used to make a denial stronger and show that there was never any doubt.

Not for a moment did he entertain the falsehoods being spread.
Emphatic Rejection
Highlights a strong rejection of a proposal or idea from the start.

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