does not wash

Will not be accepted or believed. That kind of excuse may have worked in high school, but it doesn't wash with me. The deadline for the paper is tomorrow, no extensions. He may be able to skirt the issue in some regions, but that approach does not wash in these parts—these people want straight answers.

something won’t/doesn’t ˈwash (with somebody)

used to say that somebody’s explanation, excuse, etc. is not valid or that you/somebody else will not accept it: That excuse simply won’t wash with me.

词组	does not wash
释义	does not wash does not wash Will not be accepted or believed. That kind of excuse may have worked in high school, but it doesn't wash with me. The deadline for the paper is tomorrow, no extensions. He may be able to skirt the issue in some regions, but that approach does not wash in these parts—these people want straight answers. See also: does, not, wash Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. something won’t/doesn’t ˈwash (with somebody) used to say that somebody’s explanation, excuse, etc. is not valid or that you/somebody else will not accept it: That excuse simply won’t wash with me. See also: something, wash Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: it won't wash It won't wash! excuse (one) for (something) excuse for excusat ignorantia ignorantia juris non excusat excuse have an out give (someone) an out References in periodicals archive The excess dye is removed with a washing step that does not wash the dye out of the crack. Nondestructive methods for testing casting quality. (Casting Facts)
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