nothing could have been further from my mind/thoughts

Related to word: further

Idiom

Definition

  1. This idiom is used to emphasize that a particular thought, idea, or action was completely unintended or not considered by the speaker.

    • A promotion was nothing further from my mind; I just wanted to do my job well.

    • I certainly did not mean to offend you; nothing could have been further from my thoughts.

    • Quitting my job was nothing further from my mind, that was absolutely not something I considered.