Definitions

not on your life

ADVERB

never

Synonyms

WEAK

at no time don't hold your breath forget it nevermore no way not at all not ever not in any way not in the least not under any condition

Antonyms

WEAK

always forever

Example Sentences

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Maybe they even went there and said, “We want a dog,” and the Animal Rescue said, “Not on your life.”

From Literature

“She teased back something to the effect of ‘Not on your life.’

From Los Angeles Times

Normally, I would have said not on your life, especially since we weren’t even sure if he was a vampire.

From Literature

Every bit of humanity says not on your life.

From Los Angeles Times

Except perhaps among the 1%, not on your life.

From Los Angeles Times