Not On Your Nellie

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Not On Your Nellieis an internet slang term used to express a strong denial or refusal to do something. It conveys a firm rejection or an adamant objection towards a suggestion or request made by someone else.

Examples:
1. A: Hey, do you want to go skydiving this weekend?
B: Not On Your Nellie! Im terrified of heights and theres no way I’m jumping out of a plane.

2. A: I think you should try eating bugs, it’s good for the environment.
B: Not On Your Nellie! I have no desire to eat insects, regardless of their benefits.

Synonyms:
nope, absolutely not, no way, not a chance, not at all
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