never in my life

never in my life

Used to place great emphasis on one's amazement or incredulity about something. I tell you, never in my life have I been treated so rudely at a restaurant. Never in my life did I think I'd have the chance to live in Europe permanently.
See also: life, never
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

never in my life

an emphatic expression showing the depth of the speaker's feelings. Sally: Never in my life have I seen such a mess! John: Well, it's always this way. Where have you been all this time? Sally: I just never noticed before, I suppose. Sue: Never will I go to that hotel again! Never in my life! Bob: That bad, huh? Sue: Yes! That bad and worse!
See also: life, never
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • Who would have thought it?
  • why in God's name
  • my word!
  • (upon) my word
  • upon my word
  • I say
  • disbelief
  • suspend
  • suspend (one's) disbelief
  • suspend disbelief