Not in a million Meaning in English
expression
NAHT in uh MIL-yuhn
NOT in ay MIL-ee-uhn
Definition
This expression means something will never happen, even if given a very long time. It emphasizes that the possibility is extremely unlikely or impossible.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal; often used for strong refusal or disbelief, like 'not in a million years'. Common in spoken English or text. Often expresses personal refusal ('I would not in a million...'). Never used in formal writing.
Spanish: ni en un millón de años - ni locoPortuguese (BR): nem em um milhão de anos - jamais (ênfase)Portuguese (PT): nem em um milhão de anos - nunca (ênfase)Chinese (Simplified): 绝不可能 - 做梦都不Chinese (Traditional): 絕不可能 - 做夢都不Hindi: कभी नहीं - लाखों साल में भी नहींArabic: مستحيل - ولا في مليون سنةBengali: কখনোই না - লক্ষ বছরেও নাRussian: никогда в жизни - ни за чтоJapanese: 絶対にない - 100万年経ってもないVietnamese: không đời nào - mãi mãi khôngKorean: 절대 안 돼 - 백만 년이 지나도 안 돼Turkish: asla - milyon yıl geçse de olmazUrdu: کبھی نہیں - ایک لاکھ سال میں بھی نہیںIndonesian: tidak akan pernah - sampai kapan pun tidak
Example Sentences
I would not in a million eat that insect.
basic
He will not in a million win that race.
basic
You will not in a million guess my secret.
basic
Would I date him? Not in a million!
natural
She asked if I'd ever try skydiving. Not in a million—I'm afraid of heights!
natural
Trust him with my wallet? Not in a million!
natural