STH WON'T / DOESN'T WASH (WITH SB)


Meaning of STH WON'T / DOESN'T WASH (WITH SB) in English

used to say that sb's explanation, excuse, etc. is not valid or that you/sb else will not accept it :

That excuse simply won't wash with me.

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.