won't fly
Example Sentences
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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
Vihaan tells her that he won't fly Air India ever again.
From BBC • Jul. 12, 2025
"We wanted to understand what causes this shape, because the flies won't fly, or survive, if development doesn't happen properly," Rangel Ambriz said.
From Science Daily • May 17, 2024
I asked you to steer clear of the nest because the birds won’t fly to it if they see you—not smell, but actually see you near it.
From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers
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