🚫 Don't Even Think About It! 🚫

An emphatic guide to verbal prohibitions and assertive language that says, 'Just don’t.'

🚫 “Don’t Even Think About It!” 🚫

Definition: An intense prohibition often used to ward off any consideration of a particular action. Commonly seen in urban areas for emphatic denials.

Usage: “Can I borrow your car for the weekend?” “Don’t even think about it!”

Don’t Go There
- Definition: An idiom instructing someone not to bring up a particular topic.
- Synonyms: Drop it, Let’s not talk about it.
- Antonyms: Feel free to discuss, Open up.
- Example: “Can we discuss politics?” “Don’t go there.”
Fat Chance
- Definition: Used to express that there is very little likelihood of something happening.
- Synonyms: No way, Not in a million years.
- Antonyms: Highly likely, Certainly.
- Example: “Do you think she’ll date me?” “Fat chance!”

Proverbs and Expressions:

“I don’t think so”
- Definition: A mild, often sarcastic denial or disagreement.
- Example: “Can I lead the meeting?” “I don’t think so.”
“Don’t ask”
- Definition: A pre-emptive phrase indicating that a subject is either too complicated, private, or irritating to discuss.
- Example: “What’s wrong?” “Don’t ask.”

Humor-Filled Quotes:

“Rules are meant to be broken, but parking signs aren’t. Don’t even think about it.” - Anonymous Parking Enforcer
“Can I eat the last slice of pizza?” Don’t even think about it – the pizza gods are watching.

Literature, Books, Songs, Poetry, and Movies:

Books:
- “No, David!” by David Shannon - A children’s book filled with prohibitive exclamations.
- “Strictly No Elephants” by Lisa Mantchev - A story on prohibitions and exceptions.
Movies:
- “No More Mr. Nice Guy” (1995) - Features multiple emphatic prohibitions.
- “Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot” (1992) - Combines humor with strict prohibitive scenarios.

Fun Quiz!

### Which phrase is genuinely an idiom? - [x] Fat Chance - [ ] Dancing Fleas - [ ] Skydiving in Pyjamas - [ ] Speaking in Bubbles > **Explanation:** "Fat Chance" is a real idiom used to express near-zero likelihood. The others? Total fabrications. ### True or False: 'Don't go there' is a common idiom. - [x] True - [ ] False > **Explanation:** "Don't go there" is indeed an idiom used to warn someone off discussing a sensitive subject.

Author: A. J. Nortsnoop

Publishing Date: October 5, 2023

Inspirational and Thought-Provoking Farewell:

“As we navigate life, the art of saying no opens doors of self-respect and clarity. Sometimes, ‘Don’t even think about it’ might just mean, ‘I’m preserving my peace.’ Until next time, tread freely but firmly.”