English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "it's not gonna work like that" Mean?
Learn what "it's not gonna work like that" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Firm
Refuse
No, it's not gonna work like that.
It means the speaker does not accept the other person's plan or method.
From I Think My Wife Wants To Kill Me, Episode 46
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone rejects a proposed plan by saying it will not work that way.
Usage Scenario
Use this when refusing a suggestion or correcting how something should be done. It is common in arguments and can sound dismissive.
Better ways to say it
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It's not gonna work like that.
2
It's not going to work like that.
3
That's not how it works.
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