Never in my natural-born life

Substitute for “never have I ever” (the phrase not the game), “I can’t make this shit up”, something unbelievable for others, a “swear on” yourself without actually swearing and avoiding a jinx or bad juju tether.

Long-winded response to add edge to a story or sentence.

An attention grabbing phrase for some one/thing/situation that is shocking and/or more serious than just an “ever” . More common around idiom users and anybody you picture when hearing “certain folks”

Similar to: “never in a million years”, “on my momma”, “y’all ain’t gunna believe this but I swear…”.

“Y’all, never in my natural-born life could I make this mess up.”

“I swear, never in my natural-born life would I betray you and ours like that”

“I ain’t lying when I tell you, that fight was crazy! They were ruthless! I’ve never in my natural-born life seen two people get after each other like that!”