| inf. |
hell no! (matvey_p); not on your nelly! (certainly not – this expression, modelled on the phrase not on your life, originated as not on your Nelly Duff, which is British rhyming slang for "puff", meaning "breath of life" Taras); not bloody likely! (the specific translation you choose will depend on the context. For example, if you are speaking to a friend, you might use a more informal translation, such as "Not bloody likely!" or "No can do!" If you are speaking to a stranger or someone in a more formal setting, you might use a more formal translation, such as "Not on a bet!" or "Over my dead body! Taras); not on a bet! (Taras); I'm not buying that! (Taras); fat chance! (Taras); you're pulling my leg! (Taras); no way, José! (Taras); no can do! (Taras); over my dead body! (Taras); I wouldn't do that for all the tea in China! (Taras) |
