Not for the world
Not at any price, not for anything.I would not for the world go on a date with that woman.
Not for publication
Not to be published, secret or private information.The documents from the court trial are not for publication.
Not for love nor money
Not for anything.I will not for love nor money agree to work weekends next month.
Not for hire
Not available to take new passengers (a taxi or something else that is not available to rent).The first taxi was not for hire so we had to wait... Read more →
Needle in a haystack
Something that is very hard to find.Looking for the lost receipt among the other receipts was like looking for a needle in a haystack.
Need (something) yesterday
To need something in a very big hurry.I need a new computer yesterday.
Need (something) like (one needs) a hole in the head
To not need something at all.My friend needs a new computer like he needs a hole in the head.
Neck of the woods
An area or part of the country.My friend has never been to my neck of the woods.
Neck and neck
To be equal or nearly equal in a race or contest.The two teams were neck and neck in the race to win the national championship.
Near at hand
To be close or handy to someone.I looked for a pair of scissors that were near at hand.