Not in my book Meaning in English
expression
NAHT in my BOOK
not in my BOOK
Definition
This expression means that, according to your personal opinion or standards, something is not true or acceptable.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and conversational. Used to give your own opinion, often disagreeing politely. Common in the U.S.; usually follows a statement or question. Can sound firm or gentle depending on tone. Not literal—no book involved.
Spanish: no para mí - en mi opinión noPortuguese (BR): não na minha opinião - na minha visão, nãoPortuguese (PT): não na minha opinião - na minha ótica, nãoChinese (Simplified): 在我看来不是Chinese (Traditional): 在我看來不是Hindi: मेरे हिसाब से नहींArabic: ليس في نظريBengali: আমার মতে না - আমার দৃষ্টিতে নাRussian: по-моему, нет - я так не считаюJapanese: 私の考えでは違う - 私にはそう思えないVietnamese: theo ý tôi thì không - với tôi thì không đúngKorean: 내 기준에는 아니야 - 내 생각에는 아니야Turkish: bence değil - bana göre değilUrdu: میرے حساب سے نہیں - میری نظر میں نہیںIndonesian: menurut saya tidak - bagi saya tidak
Example Sentences
That movie was great, but not in my book.
basic
Is that cheating? Not in my book.
basic
Hard work always pays off, but not in my book.
basic
You think pineapple belongs on pizza? Not in my book!
natural
Some call that art, but not in my book.
natural
If that's your idea of fun, it's not in my book.
natural