How to Pronounce "it 'll never fly"
expression
ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /əl/ /ˈnɛvɝ/ /ˈfɫaɪ
IT-uhl NEV-er FLY
ˈɪt/ /əl/ /nˈɛvɐ/ /flˈaɪ
IT-uhl NEV-uh FLY
Definition
This expression means an idea, plan, or proposal will not work or be successful at all.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /əl/ /ˈnɛvɝ/ /ˈfɫaɪ
British English
ˈɪt/ /əl/ /nˈɛvɐ/ /flˈaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IT-uhl NEV-er FLY
UK
IT-uhl NEV-uh FLY
Listen in Context
He said the project was too risky and it 'll never fly.
Everyone thinks your plan is clever, but it 'll never fly.
If you try to sell that idea to the boss, it 'll never fly.
Honestly, with that budget, it 'll never fly.