US informal The phrase “that dog won’t hunt” is a US slang expression that means something won’t work, succeed, or happen. It is usually used to reject or criticize someone’s idea, plan, or excuse. It comes from the idea of a hunting dog that is too old or lazy to chase its prey. ... [مشاهده متن کامل]
یک عبارت عامیانه آمریکایی است به این معنی که چیزی کار نمی کند، موفق نمی شود یا اتفاق نمی افتد. معمولاً برای رد یا انتقاد از ایده، طرح یا بهانه شخصی استفاده می شود. این از ایده سگ شکاری می آید که برای تعقیب طعمه خود بسیار پیر یا تنبل است. He tried to blame the traffic for being late, but that dog won’t hunt. He always makes excuses. She said she could finish the project in one day, but that dog won’t hunt. It’s too complicated and time - consuming. He thought he could get away with cheating, but that dog won’t hunt. He got caught and expelled.
