だに〜ない
dani ~nai
not even; cannot even
[Not even / Cannot even]
Connection: Verb (dictionary form) + だに + negative
Usage: An archaic/literary construction meaning "cannot even do X" or "not even X happens." Emphasizes that even the minimum action does not occur. Often used with verbs of cognition like 夢にだに思わない (never even dream of).
Examples:
そんな結果は予想だにしなかった。(I never even anticipated such a result.)
彼がそんなことをするとは夢にだに思わなかった。(I never even dreamed he would do such a thing.)
微動だにしない。(Not moving even the slightest bit.)