Japanese phrase
そんな話は通りません! so n na hanashi wa tō ri ma se n
Meaning
That kind of excuse won't fly!
When to use it
Rejects an excuse or claim as unacceptable. It is direct and forceful, so it suits a serious disagreement more than a casual exchange.
Example dialogue
宿題はどうしましたか? shuku dai wa dō shi ma shi ta ka
What happened to your homework?
犬が食べました。そんな話は通りません! inu ga ta be ma shi ta so n na hanashi wa tō ri ma se n
The dog ate it. That kind of excuse won't fly!