Definition of そうは行かない (そうはいかない)

そうは行かない

そうはいかない

souhaikanai

expression
not a chance, you wish!, that's not going to happen, that won't work(usually kana)
Other readings:
そうはイカない
Related Kanji
going, journey, carry out, conduct, act, line, row, bank
Example sentences(showing 2 results)

You can't cop out on explaining a price increase of that size by blaming OPEC; that won't wash

You can't have it both ways