that dog won't hunt
Hound not taking part in a hunt
Meaning
Phrase
- That idea will not work; that is an inadequate explanation or proposition.
Related
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Origin
- Apparently originating from the southern United States, the phrase may refer to a hunting dog that refuses to do its job.
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