not a trace (of something)
not a trace (of something)
Not even the smallest amount (of something). The group of financial analysts said there is not a trace of hope that the economy will improve at any point this year. The team needed to come out with intensity if they wanted to stand a chance, but unfortunately they showed not a trace during that dreadful display. There wasn't a trace of remorse in his voice as he pleaded guilty to the horrible crimes.
See also: not, trace
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- not for a second
- not for a minute
- not for a moment
- not for a/one minute/moment/second/instant
- not for a instant
- (I) hope not
- hope not
- not a jot
- aint
- ain't