所以现在“it won’t wash”这个说法的意思就是“某事没有说服力，站不住脚”，所以人们不会接受它。

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Let's hear some examples.

Examples

Your excuses for not finishing your essay won't wash with me – you've missed your deadline and that's that.

The boss's idea to work an extra hour everyday won't wash with the team – they'll be furious.

Just saying you've got a cold won't wash with your fans – they've paid a lot of money to come and see you perform.

表达“it won’t wash”的意思就是“it won’t work”。一件事情经不起考验，没有说服力，站不住脚，那么我们就可以说“it won’t wash”或“it doesn’t wash”。Neil">Neil">Neil">Neil">Neil">Neil">Neil">Neil，其实我知道这个说法的意思。

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So why did you bring in the washing powder?

Well I know how scruffy our team members are – and if we do have to start wearing suits, they'll all need a good wash. Erm, did you have curry last night?

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Yeah – why do you ask?

There's a big yellow stain on your jumper – just there. Here, why not test out use my Dazzlebright washing powder – 'it makes your old clothes look like new!'

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Hmm, thanks.

Both

Bye.

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