not one iota

Idioms  

1. Not even the smallest amount, as in He got not one iota of thanks for his efforts. This usage appeared in slightly different form in the New Testament (Matthew 5:18): “One jot [iota] ... shall in no wise pass from the law till all be fulfilled.” (The noun jot comes from the Greek iota.)

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Example Sentences

From the moment he first met the “Reading Rainbow” crew, Burton demonstrated not one iota of star attitude.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2023

“There is not one iota of evidence that would support his unhinged conspiracy theory.”

From Washington Post • Aug. 1, 2022

"The notion that there’s sabotage — I mean, there is not one iota of evidence at this point," Carmack-Altwies added.

From Fox News • Feb. 18, 2022

That they don’t have a Black female role model who ascended to those levels of stardom deters them not one iota; they plan to be the change they want to see in Nashville.

From New York Times • Feb. 17, 2021

With one sweep of an arm, Robbie snatched up Gloria, slackening his speed not one iota, and, consequently, knocking every breath of air out of her.

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov