not\ on\ one's\ life

not\ on\ one's\ life
adv. phr. informal
Certainly not; not ever; not for any reason. - Used for emphasis.

I wouldn't drive a car with brakes like that - not on your life.

Did he thank me for my advice? Not on your life.


Словарь американских идиом. — СПб., Изд-во "Лань". . 1997.

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