Not have a bar of (something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "not have a bar of (something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Maeve Y Pham calendar 2021-08-03 02:08

Meaning of Not have a bar of (something)

Not have a bar of (something) Australia New Zealand verb phrase

To not accept or have anything to do with something

Although Mary explained to the teacher why she was late yesterday, he wouldn't have a bar of it.

We’ve all been working so hard on the latest project, but our clients are not having a bar of its quality.

Your suggestion sounds very good, but we are not having a bar of it.

Even though the cake had just been made this morning, our head chef would not have a bar of it.

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Grammar and Usage of Not have a bar of (something)

  • not have a bar of something
  • won't have a bar of
  • wouldn't have a bar of

Origin of Not have a bar of (something)

The origin of this expression is not clear.

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