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!

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