won't fly
Example Sentences
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Some insiders say that in reality he would prefer 5% or even zero electricity, but knows that won't fly.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
Sorry, Ms. Kenny, this won’t fly in Scarsdale.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
Furthermore, borrowing $163,000 for a $140,000 won’t fly with most lenders, whether you’re looking for a VA loan or seeking a loan from your local bank.
From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026
It was just surreal and bizarre, and maybe that won’t fly in prime time or late night, but like “Red Eye,” our show now is as interesting and unpredictable as that show was.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2025
“A rocket won’t fly unless somebody lights the fuse!” he declared.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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