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not for love or money

Never, under no circumstances, as in I'd never visit them again, not for love or money. A version of this expression, which alludes to these two powerful persuasive forces, was recorded in a.d. 971.

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Words nearby not for love or money

note verbale, noteworthy, not feel oneself, not for all the tea in China, not for a moment, not for love or money, not-for-profit, not-for-profit organization, NOT gate, not give a damn, not give someone the time of day
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