Not for anything Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Strong Refusal Use it to express a very strong refusal or rejection of something. I would not divulge those secrets, not for anything. Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Emphasis Adds emotional weight, indicating something is precious or invaluable to you. I wouldn't miss my child's first steps, not for anything. Pro Tip 3/3Hypothetical Situations Often used to talk about hypothetical scenarios to emphasize a point. Not for anything would I trade my humble home for a mansion.