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it won't work vs it won't do

Both phrases, 'it won't work' and 'it won't do,' are correct and commonly used in English. They can be used interchangeably to express that something is not going to be successful or effective.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 1772 views

it won't work

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express that something is not going to be successful or effective.

This phrase is used to convey that a particular plan, idea, or action is not going to be successful or effective.

Examples:

I tried to fix the computer, but it won't work.
She attempted to start the car, but it won't work.
The new strategy won't work for our company.

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Too little current, and it won't work.
Look, Robyn, it won't work.
You know, it won't work forever.
Your way... it won't work.
Now, if I light this myself, it won't work.
No, the temperature drops, and the thermal lock would read the print as too cold - it won't work.
I know you so well, and it won't work.
But you have to believe or it won't work.
The light must be more precise or it won't work.
Plastic chair, it won't work.
Problem number one - it won't work.
Whatever that weapon is, Cheetah, it won't work.
This is why it won't work.
Whatever Michael's planning, it won't work without an explosion.
My brain, it won't work anymore.
Hold still or it won't work.
The hydrogen peroxide has to be extra concentrated or it won't work.
Or else when we want it to fly, it won't work.
I know what you're up to, and it won't work.
If they're not in the middle, it won't work.

Alternatives:

it won't function
it won't be successful
it won't be effective
it won't operate

it won't do

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to convey that something is not going to be successful or effective.

This phrase is used to indicate that a particular action, solution, or approach is not going to work or be effective.

Examples:

I asked him to help, but it won't do.
Trying to reason with her won't do.
Just saying sorry won't do.

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So it won't do you any good to go over my head.
But it won't do any good if you smear your DNA all over their furniture.
No, no, it won't do any good.
It won't do any good, Doctor.
It won't do any good, I promise.
Guess it won't do any harm now.
Well, it won't do here.
Guess it won't do any harm now.
Porter, it won't do you any good.
But it won't do a thing.
There's no reason why it won't do the same thing here.
But it won't do you any good.
No matter how hard they try, it won't do any good for people without any talent.
We're all suspicious of each other now, but it won't do us any good.
If it's something so irrelevant then it won't do any harm.
Begging your pardon, it won't do no good... how much you raise it.
But I'm afraid it won't do you any good.
But now it won't do, because I have to kill Gilda, too.
But, it won't do.
Mrs Robbins, it won't do your health any good to allow yourself to get so anxious about this.

Alternatives:

it won't be effective
it won't be successful
it won't work out
it won't suffice

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