Not/never in a hundred, etc. years
phrase
It means that something is very unlikely to happen or you would definitely not do something.
Would you ever consider moving to a different country permanently? Never in a hundred years!
Often appears as...
- never in a hundred years would i...
- i would not do it in a hundred years
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrase
It means that something is very unlikely to happen or you would definitely not do something.
Would you ever consider moving to a different country permanently? Never in a hundred years!
Often appears as...
- never in a hundred years would i...
- i would not do it in a hundred years
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Strong Refusal
Used to strongly deny willingness or likelihood of an action or event.
Start a snake farm? Not in a hundred years!
Pro Tip 2/3Emphasis on Improbability
Stresses how an action or event is extremely unlikely to occur.
Not in a hundred years would that timid cat attack the dog.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Expression
Commonly used in informal conversation rather than formal writing.
Hike up the mountain in this weather? Never in a hundred years!
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