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Not for love nor money Meaning in English

expression

NAHT fer LUV nor MUH-nee
NOT faw LUV naw MUH-nee

Definition

Used to say that you absolutely will not do something, no matter how much you are offered or how much someone tries to convince you.

Usage & Nuances

This is an emphatic, informal saying. It strongly rejects any possibility of doing something, even for a large reward or deep affection. Commonly used in everyday speech, sometimes lighthearted or exaggerated. Similar to 'no way!' or 'under no circumstances'.

Spanish: ni por amor ni por dineroPortuguese (BR): nem por amor nem por dinheiroPortuguese (PT): nem por amor nem por dinheiroChinese (Simplified): 无论如何也不行Chinese (Traditional): 無論如何也不行Hindi: किसी भी हालत में नहींArabic: لا بأي ثمن ولا بأي دافعBengali: প্রেম বা টাকার জন্যও নয়Russian: ни за что на светеJapanese: どんな理由があっても絶対にVietnamese: dù có thế nào cũng khôngKorean: 아무리 해도 절대 안 됨Turkish: ne aşkla ne de paraylaUrdu: نہ محبت سے نہ پیسے سےIndonesian: tidak untuk apa pun

Example Sentences

I wouldn't move to that city not for love nor money.

basic

He won't eat vegetables, not for love nor money.

basic

I can't wake up early not for love nor money.

basic

Trust me, you couldn't get me on that roller coaster not for love nor money.

natural

Honestly, I couldn't fix your car not for love nor money—I have no idea how.

natural

She'd never sing in public, not for love nor money—she's too shy.

natural