Not set foot (somewhere)
To not go somewhere.We did not set foot in the old building that we passed on our hike.
Not see past the end of one’s nose
To not care about the future or about what is happening elsewhere or to other people.My boss is not interested in me and cannot see past the end... Read more →
Not see farther than the end of one’s nose
To not care about the future or about what is happening elsewhere or to other people.My friend cannot see farther than the end of her nose and... Read more →
Not open one’s mouth
To not say anything.The man in the movie theater was told not to open his mouth.
Not one’s place
Not one's role to do something.It is not my place to tell other people what they should do with their free time.
Not one iota
Not even a tiny bit.There is not one iota of truth in what my boss is saying about me.
Not on your life
Definitely not.a) "May I borrow your car?" b) "Not on your life."
Not much of (something)
To be rather bad, to be not so good.It is not much of a hotel but I think that it will be good for one night.
Not move a muscle
To remain perfectly motionless.I was told to not move a muscle while the dentist was working on my teeth.
Not miss much
To not miss observing any part of what is going on.Our teacher does not miss much and we must behave well in her class.