not about to

not about to

Not going to (do something), typically because of unwillingness. I'm not about to work on this after hours if the deadline isn't until next month. Jane wasn't about to pay all that extra money just to get a different color.
See also: not
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

not be about to do something

not be willing to do something; not intend to do something: I’ve never done any cooking and I’m not about to start now.
See also: not, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • lift a finger, he/she doesn't/won't
  • not by any means
  • by no means
  • aren
  • not for a second
  • hope not
  • (I) hope not
  • not for a minute
  • not for a moment
  • ain't
References in periodicals archive
God is not about to let Israel go and is willing to be devious if necessary: "allure," the NRSV says.