that won't work
[ðæt woʊnt wɜrk]
phrase/verb expression
isso não vai funcionar
1. An expression indicating that a proposed plan, idea, or solution is not feasible or will not succeed
I suggested we take the back road, but he said that won't work because it's closed for construction.
Sugeri que pegássemos o caminho de trás, mas ele disse que isso não vai funcionar porque está fechado para construção.
2. A dismissal of a suggestion or proposal as impractical or ineffective
That won't work because we don't have enough budget for it.
Isso não vai funcionar porque não temos orçamento suficiente para isso.
This is a common, straightforward expression used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese to politely or directly reject ideas. In Brazilian culture, the phrase 'isso não vai dar' is often used informally in Rio de Janeiro, reflecting the region's more relaxed speech patterns. In American contexts, this phrase is neutral and objective, used in professional and casual settings alike to indicate practical or logistical impossibility.
NYC Slang
nah, that ain't gonna work; that's a no-go
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