ain’t that type of party

Also not that type of party, ain't that kinda party, ain't that kind of party, not that type of party, not that kind of party, not that kinda party

1. 1912–A definitive statement used when something is unwanted, unacceptable, or contrary to what is assumed to be the case.
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   1912

   And, they expect us to pledge our allegiance to one identity. Sorry, but this ain't that kind of party.

   G. Stratton-Porter Moths of Limberlost ix. 230

   1924

   Tell him that this here's a hospital and I don't come to make friends. It just ain't that type of party.

   M. W. Beckwith Jamaica Anansi Stories 142

   1942

   ain't that type of party...

   J. V. Cunningham Helmsman 28

   1946

   The problem was that too many young men and women wanted it handed to them on a silver platter. It just ain't that kinda' party and in probability, it never will be.

   K. Dunham Journey to Accompong xxiv. 109

   1958

   You need to know/I've got somebody/You're beautiful/But still, it ain't that type of party now

   Prairie Schooner 32 106

   1998

   And whether I'm in the FrontPage seat or not, none of us should sit silent and allow a selfish few to tear down the station just 'cause they don't get their way, much less something that they're not even entitled to, a personal call made by a business-owner. It ain't that kinda' party.

   American Midland Naturalist 139 144

   2001

   previous owner let this cat eat chips i had to tell him this not that kind of party

   C. Coker Humane Warfare vi. 115

   2003

   Nah, playboy. It's not that kinda party. We're just friends, but I'm the type of friend who's not going to let you stand here disrespecting her, so how about you say goodbye and take your uptight ass home

   W. Gibson Pattern Recognition xxxvii. 305

   2004

   Let me be straight with you; it ain't that type of party," Serenity said, quickly shutting down any wrong notion that Brooklyn might of had about her.

   Independent 3 March 10/1