not hear of (something)

not hear of (something)

To be adamant that something does not happen; to refuse 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 wouldn't hear of us going to an out-of-state college.
See also: hear, not, 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.

not ˈhear of something

not allow something to happen: ‘May I pay for the phone call?’ ‘Don’t be silly! I wouldn’t hear of it!’ He won’t hear of his daughter becoming a police officer. He thinks it’s much too dangerous.
See also: hear, not, of, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • (one) won't hear of (something)
  • (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
  • a/the feel of (something)
  • a straw will show which way the wind blows
  • a crack at (someone or something)
  • (there's) no fear of (something)
  • all right
  • (you) wanna make something of it?
  • a fast talker
  • all for the best