won't hear of
(one) won't hear of (something)
One is adamant that something will not happen; one refuses to allow something (to happen). A: "I'd like to pay for dinner to thank you for your generosity." B: "I won't hear of it, my boy! You are our guest." My mother won't hear of us going to an out-of-state college.
not hear of (something)
To be adamant that something does not happen; to refuse to allow something (to happen). A: "I'd like to pay for dinner to thank you for your generosity." B: "I won't hear of it, my boy! You are our guest." My mother wouldn't hear of us going to an out-of-state college.
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won't hear of
see under not have it.
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- (one) won't hear of (something)
- (one) could use (something)
- (one) never would have guessed
- (one's) heart is set on (something)
- (one) doesn't give a rip (about something)
- (one) doesn't give a hoot (about something)
- (one) could stand (something)
- (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
- all right
- a/the feel of (something)