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Nikoo Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Not if

Could you please explain the role of "Not if" in the following text?

"Nina was doggedly pumping me for information about the new department I was running, where she hoped to get a permanent job. Not a chance, I thought. Not if I have anything to say about it."

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It is ellipted: Not a chance [of your getting a job here] , I thought. Not [a chance of your getting a job here] if I have anything to say about it.

— Mister Micawber

  • It is ellipted: Not a chance [of your getting a job here] , I thought.
  • Not [a chance of your getting a job here] if I have anything to say about it.
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It is ellipted:

Not a chance [of your getting a job here], I thought. Not [a chance of your getting a job here] if I have anything to say about it.
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