Not on your life
phrase
Absolutely not, definitely not.
"Would you ever consider going skydiving?" "Not on your life!"
Often appears as...
- would you...
- not on your life!
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
phrase
Absolutely not, definitely not.
"Would you ever consider going skydiving?" "Not on your life!"
Often appears as...
- would you...
- not on your life!
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Strong Refusal
Use it to express a very strong or emphatic refusal or rejection of a suggestion.
"Would you like to try insects for dinner?" "Not on your life!"
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Emphasis
The phrase adds dramatic effect and shows you have strong feelings about not doing something.
"Are you considering taking that risky job?" "Not on your life!"
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Setting
It is casual and used more commonly in spoken English or informal writing, like text messages.
"Can I borrow your car for the road trip?" "Not on your life, it's brand new!"
Pro Tip 1/3Strong Refusal
Use it to express a very strong or emphatic refusal or rejection of a suggestion.
"Would you like to try insects for dinner?" "Not on your life!"
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Emphasis
The phrase adds dramatic effect and shows you have strong feelings about not doing something.
"Are you considering taking that risky job?" "Not on your life!"
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Setting
It is casual and used more commonly in spoken English or informal writing, like text messages.
"Can I borrow your car for the road trip?" "Not on your life, it's brand new!"
Pro Tip 1/3Strong Refusal
Use it to express a very strong or emphatic refusal or rejection of a suggestion.
"Would you like to try insects for dinner?" "Not on your life!"
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Emphasis
The phrase adds dramatic effect and shows you have strong feelings about not doing something.
"Are you considering taking that risky job?" "Not on your life!"
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Setting
It is casual and used more commonly in spoken English or informal writing, like text messages.
"Can I borrow your car for the road trip?" "Not on your life, it's brand new!"
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