(one) won't hear of (something)

(one) won't hear of (something)

One is adamant that something will not happen; one refuses to allow something (to happen). A: "I'd like to pay for dinner to thank you for your generosity." B: "I won't hear of it, my boy! You are our guest." My mother won't hear of us going to an out-of-state college.
See also: hear, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

will not hear of something

 and won't hear of something
will refuse to tolerate or permit something. You mustn't drive home alone. I will not hear of it. My parents won't hear of my staying out that late.
See also: hear, not, of, will
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

won't hear of

see under not have it.
See also: hear, of
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
See also:
  • (one) could use (something)
  • (one) never would have guessed
  • (one's) heart is set on (something)
  • (one) doesn't give a rip (about something)
  • (one) doesn't give a hoot (about something)
  • (one) could stand (something)
  • (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
  • all righty
  • all right
  • a/the feel of (something)