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UK//ðæts nɒt ˈɡɒnə flaɪ ðɪs taɪm//US//ðæts nɑt ˈɡɑnə flaɪ ðɪs taɪm//

Meaning of That's not gonna fly this time

An expression indicating that an idea will not be accepted or successful this time.

In simple words: That won't be accepted or allowed now.

That's not gonna fly this time in a sentence

  • I know you want a day off, but that's not gonna fly this time.
  • Your excuse for being late? That's not gonna fly this time; we need to be punctual.

How to use That's not gonna fly this time

Used in casual conversations to indicate disapproval of an idea or proposal. It might not be suitable in formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine a paper airplane being thrown, but it crashes instead of flying.

Related words

Collocations with That's not gonna fly this time

  • ain't gonna fly
  • not gonna fly
  • gonna fly away
  • this plan won't fly
  • that idea might fly

Synonyms for That's not gonna fly this time

Common mistakes with That's not gonna fly this time

  • Using 'fly' instead of 'flies'.
  • Confusing it with similar phrases like 'that's not going to work'.
  • Misunderstanding the meaning as literal.

Compare That's not gonna fly this time with That's impossible, That won't do

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Frequently asked questions about That's not gonna fly this time

What does That's not gonna fly this time mean?

That won't be accepted or allowed now.

What is the definition of That's not gonna fly this time?

An expression indicating that an idea will not be accepted or successful this time.

How do you use That's not gonna fly this time in a sentence?

I know you want a day off, but that's not gonna fly this time.

Can you give another example of That's not gonna fly this time?

Your excuse for being late? That's not gonna fly this time; we need to be punctual.

What are synonyms for That's not gonna fly this time?

Common alternatives include that's not acceptable, that won't work, that's unrealistic, that's impossible, that won't do.

What words go with That's not gonna fly this time?

It commonly pairs with ain't gonna fly, not gonna fly, gonna fly away, this plan won't fly, that idea might fly.

What are common mistakes when using That's not gonna fly this time?

Using 'fly' instead of 'flies'. Confusing it with similar phrases like 'that's not going to work'. Misunderstanding the meaning as literal.

How do you pronounce That's not gonna fly this time?

US: //ðæts nɑt ˈɡɑnə flaɪ ðɪs taɪm//, UK: //ðæts nɒt ˈɡɒnə flaɪ ðɪs taɪm//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is That's not gonna fly this time formal or informal?

"That's not gonna fly this time" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use That's not gonna fly this time?

Used in casual conversations to indicate disapproval of an idea or proposal. It might not be suitable in formal contexts.