not in a million years
No chance whatsoever
An emphatic way of saying never or absolutely not.
The exaggerated timeframe conveys that something is so unlikely or unacceptable that no amount of time could change the outcome: Would I go back to that job? Not in a million years.
Often used to reject a suggestion or express firm refusal.
- unthinkableToo terrible to contemplate
- not on your lifeEmphatic categorical rejection
- neverAt no point
- inconceivableBeyond mental grasp
- fat chanceSarcastic denial of possibility
implausible · no way · not gonna happen · impossible · unimaginable · absurd · in your dreams · keep dreaming · over my dead body · unlikely · when pigs fly · absolutely not · think again · rejection · refusal · skepticism · disbelief · not a chance
not in a million yearsabsolutely
Completely, without exception
definitely · without a doubt · certainly · of course · yes
not in a million yearsinevitably
Sure to happen
certainly · guaranteed · without fail · bound to happen · in the bag
not in a million yearsin a heartbeat
Without any delay
without hesitation · gladly · happily · with pleasure · eagerly
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