English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "that's not going to happen" Mean?
Learn what "that's not going to happen" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Beginner
Neutral
Firm
Refuse
That's not going to happen.
It means the speaker is saying no and believes the proposed outcome will not happen.
From On One Condition, Episode 16
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone firmly rejects the idea that something will happen.
Usage Scenario
Use this to firmly reject a suggestion or threat. It is common and reusable, but often too generic for a dedicated phrase page unless supported by stronger keyword evidence.
Better ways to say it
1
That’s not going to happen.
2
No, that’s not happening.
3
That will never happen.
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