in any way, shape, or form, not
in any way, shape, or form, not
Not at all, in no possible manner. Also put as in no way, shape, or form, this emphatic and partially redundant phrase (shape and form mean the same thing) dates from the mid-1900s. It is generally a reply to a question, such as “‘Are you planning another family reunion?’ ‘No, not in any way, shape, or form.’” Also see no way.
See also: any, not
The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer
- by all manner of means
- What a crock!
- lutely
- abso
- where on God's green earth
- not to say
- all too (something)
- any fool thing
- wrongo