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NOT FOR LOVE OR MONEY

12 / 02 / 2013

NOT FOR LOVE OR MONEY: meaning and examples

Good morning!

Today's expression is
: (not) for love or money

It means
: that it is impossible to acquire something, not even if you have all the money or the love in the world.

Example 1
:
Jessica: I'd love to go to the Bruce Springsteen concert next week.
Chris: Are you kidding? You couldn't get a ticket for love or money. They've been sold out for months!

Example 2:
Reservations to that fancy restaurant in the centre can't be had for love or money. Only the most famous and richest people manage to get them.

Enjoy your day!

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