Not on your life

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phrase

Absolutely not, definitely not.

"Would you ever consider going skydiving?" "Not on your life!"
Visual representation of "not on your life" - Absolutely not, definitely not.

Often appears as...

  • would you...
  • not on your life!

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

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Strong Refusal

Use it to express a very strong or emphatic refusal or rejection of a suggestion.

Illustration for Strong Refusal
"Would you like to try insects for dinner?" "Not on your life!"
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Emotional Emphasis

The phrase adds dramatic effect and shows you have strong feelings about not doing something.

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"Are you considering taking that risky job?" "Not on your life!"
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Informal Setting

It is casual and used more commonly in spoken English or informal writing, like text messages.

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"Can I borrow your car for the road trip?" "Not on your life, it's brand new!"
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