not for the world

interjection

Absolutely not; under no circumstances. A defiant no.

“I will never see that movie again. Not for the world!”

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no chanceno way
First used 18th c.
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Meanings

interjection
  1. idiomaticAbsolutely not; under no circumstances. A defiant no.First known use 18th c.

    I will never see that movie again. Not for the world!

    1 more example

    Would you like to go for dinner with me? Not for the world!

    Synonyms: no chance, no way

Synonyms & antonyms

interjectionAbsolutely not; under no circumstances. A defiant no.

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no chanceno way
Cite this entry
APA

not for the world. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/not%20for%20the%20world

MLA

“not for the world.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/not%20for%20the%20world. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “not for the world,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/not%20for%20the%20world.

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