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
“The woman, she worries about the weather. I’ve seen it in her dreams. Wind is a problem. She won’t fly into clouds. I think the crafts must not be terribly stable.”
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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