It/that won't do In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "it/that won't do", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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2021-07-13 03:07

it/that will never do

It/that won't do British spoken language phrase

Said when you mean that something should not be allowed or is not good.

The teacher caught me holding the book in the exam. I was about to tell her that I was just putting it back into my bag, but I knew that wouldn't do.

A; What do you think of friends with benefits. B: To me, it won't do.

He is trying to make excuses for secret affair. However, whatever reasons he gives, it just won't do.

The origin of this phrase is not clear.

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let your heart rule your head

To do domething based on your emotions rather than for rational reasons

Example:

I can't believe that Tom beat his classmate. He's always the one who let his heart rule his head.

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