Auf jeden Fall nicht
Example: Ich gehe auf jeden Fall nicht ohne meine Jacke raus.
Definition
"auf jeden Fall nicht" is a German expression meaning 'definitely not' or 'in no case,' used to emphasize strong refusal or denial in any situation. For example, in the sentence 'Ich gehe auf jeden Fall nicht ohne meine Jacke raus,' it stresses that the speaker will certainly not go outside without their jacket.
Etymology
The phrase "auf jeden Fall nicht" comes from German, where 'auf jeden Fall' literally means 'in every case' or 'in any event,' and 'nicht' means 'not.' Together, they form a strong negation emphasizing certainty. Did you know? This phrase is often used in everyday German to express firm decisions or refusals.
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