American Idioms and Expressions

Not For Love Nor Money Idiom

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not for love nor money
What does not for love nor money mean?
not for anythingI will not for love nor money agree to work weekends starting next month.
not for love nor money
What does not for love nor money mean?
not for anything (no matter what the amount/price)I will not meet with that woman for love nor money.
not for love nor money
What does not for love nor money mean?
not for anything (no matter what the amount or price) I will not meet with that woman again for love nor money.

not for love nor money
What does not for love nor money mean?
not for anything I will not for love nor money agree to work weekends next month.


Some Random Idioms
take (someone) under one's wings
What does "take (someone) under one's wings" mean?
to begin to look after and care for a personThe teacher took the young boy under her wings when he first came to the school.
by oneself
What does "by oneself" mean?
: alone and without help."I can't do this by myself. Can you help me?"
A hitch in your giddy-up
What does "A hitch in your giddy-up" mean?
If you have a hitch in your giddy-up, you're not feeling well. ('A hitch in your gittie-up' is also used.)
can of worms
What does "can of worms" mean?
a complicated situation or problem The lawsuit opened up a can of worms for the company.

give (someone) a run for their money
What does "give (someone) a run for their money" mean?
to give someone a challengeOur team gave the stronger teams a run for their money during the championship finals.
Rusty needle
What does "Rusty needle" mean?
When something is described as a rusty needle, it is badly damaged but still works, or if someone very is sick or tired but still manages to do things at a fairly good level. An alternative form is "a tarnished needle".
make oneself heard
What does "make oneself heard" mean?
to speak loudly so that you can be heardThe speaker tried very hard in order to make himself heard.
Give it some stick
What does "Give it some stick" mean?
(UK) If you give something some stick, you put a lot of effort into it.
hold one's nose
What does "hold one's nose" mean?
to accept that you have to do something that you do not want to doI had to hold my nose and sign the legal contract which I did not want to sign.
paddle one's own canoe
What does "paddle one's own canoe" mean?
to do something by oneselfI was forced to paddle my own canoe when the rest of the staff went away for a seminar.

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