Idiom
Not for all the tea in China
Meaning
Not for anything; never
Origin
This idiom first emerged in Australia in the late 19th century. It refers to China, which for many years was the only exporter of tea to the world. In fact, China still counts for approximately a quarter of the world’s tea production.
This idiom first emerged in Australia in the late 19th century. It refers to China, which for many years was the only exporter of tea to the world. In fact, China still counts for approximately a quarter of the world’s tea production.Examples
I wouldn’t do your job for all the tea in China.
I love this jacket. I simply wouldn’t sell it for anything, not even for all the tea in China.
I had the worst journey. I wouldn’t fly that airline again even for all the tea in China.
I love this jacket. I simply wouldn’t sell it for anything, not even for all the tea in China.
I had the worst journey. I wouldn’t fly that airline again even for all the tea in China.
