not for love or money

Idioms  

1. 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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Example Sentences

“I wouldn’t have missed this revolution,” Ms. Chesler said, “not for love or money.”

From New York Times

But I wouldn't be his keeper not for love or money.'

From Project Gutenberg

Not for love or money can Mascarene buy provisions from the Acadians.

From Project Gutenberg

The child had been ill all night, and not for love or money could he get any one to do anything for them, not even to go for the medicine.

From Project Gutenberg

You see, they must have instruction in God's word, and also lessons in music and dancing; and not for love or money can these things be procured in the country.

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