common_idiom

I won't do that

🇬🇧 UK //aɪ wəʊnt duː ðæt// 🇺🇸 US //aɪ woʊnt du ˈðæt//

Meaning of I won't do that

A phrase used to express refusal or unwillingness to perform an action.

In simple words: I will not do that.

I won't do that in a sentence

• When he suggested going skydiving, I said, 'I won't do that.'
• She looked at the messy room and declared, 'I won't do that until it's cleaned first.'
• In response to the unfair request, he firmly replied, 'I won't do that.'
• When asked to stay late for an extra shift, I said, 'I won't do that.'
• During the meeting, she stated clearly, 'I won't do that' to the proposed changes.

How to use I won't do that

Use this phrase to indicate refusal or disagreement. It's common in both spoken and written English but can seem firm; consider a softer phrase for polite refusals.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine a person shaking their head and pointing away, saying 'I won't do that!'

Related words

Collocations with I won't do that

• I won't do that again
• I won't do that for you
• I won't do that under pressure

Synonyms for I won't do that

• I refuse
• I will not
• I cannot
• I'm not going to
• No, thanks

Common mistakes with I won't do that

• Confusing with 'I will not do this' when referring to something immediate.
• Using it in overly casual contexts where a polite refusal is needed.

Frequently asked questions about I won't do that

What does I won't do that mean?

I will not do that.

What is the definition of I won't do that?

A phrase used to express refusal or unwillingness to perform an action.

How do you use I won't do that in a sentence?

When he suggested going skydiving, I said, 'I won't do that.'

Can you give another example of I won't do that?

She looked at the messy room and declared, 'I won't do that until it's cleaned first.'

What are synonyms for I won't do that?

Common alternatives include I refuse, I will not, I cannot, I'm not going to, No, thanks.

What words go with I won't do that?

It commonly pairs with I won't do that again, I won't do that for you, I won't do that under pressure.

What are common mistakes when using I won't do that?

Confusing with 'I will not do this' when referring to something immediate. Using it in overly casual contexts where a polite refusal is needed.

How do you pronounce I won't do that?

US: //aɪ woʊnt du ˈðæt//, UK: //aɪ wəʊnt duː ðæt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use I won't do that?

Use this phrase to indicate refusal or disagreement. It's common in both spoken and written English but can seem firm; consider a softer phrase for polite refusals.