Not for the world Meaning in English
expression
ˈnɑt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwɝɫd
NAHT fer THUH WURLD
nˈɒt/ /fˈɔː/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈɜːld
NOT faw THE WURLD
Definition
An expression that means you absolutely would not do something, no matter what happens or what is offered.
Usage & Nuances
This is an emphatic and somewhat dramatic expression, usually used in negative sentences to stress strong refusal or unwillingness. Often used as: 'I wouldn't do it for the world.' Not literal—does not involve the world itself. Mostly spoken and informal.
Spanish: ni por nada del mundoPortuguese (BR): nem por nada deste mundoPortuguese (PT): nem por nada deste mundoChinese (Simplified): 绝不会 - 无论如何也不会Chinese (Traditional): 絕不會 - 無論如何也不會Hindi: दुनिया के लिए भी नहींArabic: مستحيل أن (مهما كان السبب)Bengali: পৃথিবীর বিনিময়েও নাRussian: ни за что на светеJapanese: 絶対に〜しない - 何があってもVietnamese: không đời nào - dù có chuyện gì đi nữaKorean: 절대 - 아무리 해도Turkish: dünyalar verilse de olmazUrdu: دنیا کے بدلے بھی نہیںIndonesian: tidak akan pernah - sekalipun dunia runtuh
Example Sentences
I would not for the world hurt your feelings.
basic
He would leave his friends not for the world.
basic
She would change her answer not for the world.
basic
Not for the world would I miss your wedding.
natural
You shouldn't tell that secret not for the world.
natural
Trust me, I would change places with you not for the world.
natural