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Southern US
That dog won't hunt
Used when rejecting impractical ideas in a conversation or debate.
Literal Meaning
That dog will not chase or pursue game animals.
Actual Meaning
That idea won't work, that's not going to happen
Examples in Context

'That dog won't hunt.' (Translation: That plan won't work)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Rejection of idea
  • 2Hunting culture origin
  • 3Won't succeed
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
that won't fly
that's a no-go
that's a dead end
not gonna happen
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