How to Pronounce "nothing doing"
expression
ˈnəθɪŋ/ /ˈduɪŋ
NUH-thing DOO-ing
nˈʌθɪŋ/ /dˈuːɪŋ
NUH-thing DOO-ing
Definition
This informal expression means that something is not possible or absolutely will not happen. It's often used to strongly refuse a suggestion.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnəθɪŋ/ /ˈduɪŋ
British English
nˈʌθɪŋ/ /dˈuːɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NUH-thing DOO-ing
UK
NUH-thing DOO-ing
Listen in Context
I asked my dad for a new phone, but he said, "Nothing doing!"
"Can I borrow your bike?" "Nothing doing—I need it right now."
If you're hoping I'll help you cheat, nothing doing.
"Want to join us for karaoke tonight?" "Nothing doing, I have a big exam tomorrow."