not on your nelly en · ADV
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
From nelly, Nelly Duff, rhyming slang for puff (of breath = life).
Meanings
- (UK, idiomatic) Absolutely not; under no circumstances.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| not on your Nellie | alternative | lexicographic |
Synonyms
no way · not in a million years · no way Jose · not on your life · no way José · a cold day in Hell · not likely · when pigs fly