Ni hablar de eso
Example: Ni hablar de eso, no quiero discutir más hoy.
Definition
"Ni hablar de eso" is a Spanish expression used to firmly reject or refuse a topic or suggestion, meaning 'no way' or 'no question about that.' It conveys a strong disagreement or unwillingness to discuss or consider something further.
Etymology
The phrase "ni hablar de eso" literally translates to 'not even talk about that.' It combines 'ni' (not even), 'hablar' (to talk), and 'de eso' (about that). It originated as a colloquial way to abruptly dismiss a subject, emphasizing that it is off-limits for discussion.
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"Ni hablar de eso" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A1) - parte 1", containing 112 commonly used expressions.
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don't even think about it