German phrase

So geht das nicht!

Meaning

That won't work!

When to use it

The method is wrong. It is a firm spoken correction when someone's method will fail.

Example dialogue

Dreh den Schlüssel andersherum, vielleicht geht die Tür auf.

Turn the key the other way, maybe the door will open.

So geht das nicht!

That won't work!

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