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этот номер не пройдет

Ср, 2005-10-05 21:57 — Fenya

см.
[cut no ice]
[no way]
[no deal]

something won't / doesn't wash (with sb)
≅ этот номер не пройдет;
≅ это никуда не годится

Used to say that somebody's explanation, excuse, etc. is not valid or that you/somebody else will not believe or accept a particular idea, excuse, or way of behaving

Example 1: That excuse simply won't wash with me. (OALD)

Example 2: Such a careless attitude to safety will not wash any more. (MM)

the answer's a lemon

Example:If you want to borrow $10,000, the answer's a lemon.

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