How to Pronounce "not on your life"
expression
NAHT on yoor LIFE
not ON yaw LIFE
Definition
A strong way to say 'absolutely not' or 'under no circumstances.' It is used to refuse something firmly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɑt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɫaɪf
British English
nˈɒt/ /ˈɒn/ /jˈɔː/ /lˈaɪf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAHT on yoor LIFE
UK
not ON yaw LIFE
Listen in Context
Would I lend him money? Not on your life!
Climb that mountain? Not on your life.
He asked if I wanted to switch seats. Not on your life.
If you think I'm jumping into that icy lake, not on your life.