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Meaning of that dog don't run | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

An expression of disapproval or disbelief.

Southern, US, idiomatic

Examples

“He will work hard for you and be on time. You can depend on him. Please hire him. I've known that boy all his life. Dependable? On time? Nah, that dog don't run.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

that dog won't hunt that ever walked on two legs that is it that is to say that old dog won't hunt that said