Not in a million years Meaning in English
expression
NAHT in uh MIL-yun YEERZ
NOT in uh MIL-ee-un YEERZ
Definition
An informal way to say that something will never happen or is absolutely impossible.
Usage & Nuances
Used for strong emphasis, usually in speech. Similar to 'never ever' or 'absolutely not.' Often an emotional or humorous exaggeration. Not used in formal writing.
Spanish: ni en un millón de añosPortuguese (BR): nem em um milhão de anosPortuguese (PT): nem em um milhão de anosChinese (Simplified): 永远不可能 - 打死也不可能Chinese (Traditional): 永遠不可能 - 打死也不可能Hindi: कभी नहीं - लाखों सालों में भी नहींArabic: مستحيل - حتى بعد مليون سنةBengali: কখনোই না - একদম নয়Russian: ни за что - никогда в жизниJapanese: 絶対にありえない - 100万年経ってもないVietnamese: không đời nào - không bao giờKorean: 절대 아니야 - 천만년에 한번도Turkish: asla olmaz - milyon yıl da geçse olmazUrdu: کبھی نہیں - لاکھ سال بھی لگ جائیںIndonesian: tidak mungkin - sampai kapan pun tidak
Example Sentences
I would not try skydiving not in a million years.
basic
He will say sorry not in a million years.
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Would I move to Antarctica? Not in a million years!
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Would I date my ex again? Not in a million years.
natural
If you think I'll lend you my car, not in a million years!
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Trust me, she'll forgive you not in a million years.
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