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UK//hiːz nɒt ˈgəʊɪŋ tə meɪk ɪt//US//hiz nɑt ˈgoʊɪŋ tə meɪk ɪt//

Meaning of He's not going to make it

He will not achieve or reach a particular goal.

In simple words: He will not succeed or be able to arrive.

He's not going to make it in a sentence

  • I tried to finish the project, but it looks like I'm not going to make it.
  • At this pace, he's definitely not going to make it in time for the meeting.
  • If we don't leave now, we are not going to make it to the concert.
  • Without more practice, she’s not going to make it to the championship.
  • When he heard the news, he knew he was not going to make it to the wedding.

How to use He's not going to make it

Used to indicate failure to succeed or reach a goal. Generally suitable in both spoken and written contexts but leaning towards conversational usage.

Grammar pattern

make + it

Memory hint

Imagine a runner in a race, struggling and saying, 'I'm not going to make it to the finish line.'

Related words

Collocations with He's not going to make it

  • make it on time
  • make it through
  • not going to make it
  • trying to make it

Synonyms for He's not going to make it

  • fail
  • not succeed
  • not reach
  • fall short
  • miss out

Common mistakes with He's not going to make it

  • Using 'make it' only in positive contexts.
  • Confusing with 'getting there' in terms of physical arrival.
  • Omitting the 'not' when intending to express failure.

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Frequently asked questions about He's not going to make it

What does He's not going to make it mean?

He will not succeed or be able to arrive.

What is the definition of He's not going to make it?

He will not achieve or reach a particular goal.

How do you use He's not going to make it in a sentence?

I tried to finish the project, but it looks like I'm not going to make it.

Can you give another example of He's not going to make it?

At this pace, he's definitely not going to make it in time for the meeting.

What are synonyms for He's not going to make it?

Common alternatives include fail, not succeed, not reach, fall short, miss out.

What words go with He's not going to make it?

It commonly pairs with make it on time, make it through, not going to make it, trying to make it.

What are common mistakes when using He's not going to make it?

Using 'make it' only in positive contexts. Confusing with 'getting there' in terms of physical arrival. Omitting the 'not' when intending to express failure.

How do you pronounce He's not going to make it?

US: //hiz nɑt ˈgoʊɪŋ tə meɪk ɪt//, UK: //hiːz nɒt ˈgəʊɪŋ tə meɪk ɪt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use He's not going to make it?

Used to indicate failure to succeed or reach a goal. Generally suitable in both spoken and written contexts but leaning towards conversational usage.