wash with (one)

wash with (one)

To be believed or accepted by one. Usually used in negative constructions. That sort of rationale just doesn't wash with the board of directors. I don't think that excuse is going to wash with Mom and Dad.
See also: wash
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • put (something) past (someone)
  • (one's) bag
  • bag
  • take it with (one) (when one goes)
  • take it with one
  • anytime soon
  • have it both ways
  • any luck
  • any luck?