Ni de broma
Example: Ni de broma voy a hacer eso hoy.
Definition
"Ni de broma" is a Spanish expression used to firmly reject or deny any possibility of doing something, equivalent to saying 'no way' or 'not a chance' in English. It emphasizes strong refusal or disbelief in the context of a statement or proposal.
Etymology
The phrase "ni de broma" literally translates to 'not even as a joke' in English. It combines 'ni' meaning 'not even,' 'de' meaning 'of,' and 'broma' meaning 'joke.' This expression humorously underlines the seriousness of a refusal by stating that the action is unacceptable even as a joke.
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"Ni de broma" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A1) - parte 1", containing 112 commonly used expressions.
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