Pronunciation: /ɪt/ðæt wɪl ˈnɛvər duː/
noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'do' is a noun referring to a specific action or task.
A1 I wanted to wear my pajamas to the party, but my mom said 'it will never do'.
A2 When I tried to hand in my homework late, the teacher told me 'that will never do'.
B1 The company's outdated software system is causing problems, and the CEO has decided 'it will never do'.
B2 The restaurant manager was not happy with the quality of the food being served and declared 'that will never do'.
C1 The government official was disappointed with the lack of progress on the new policy and remarked 'it will never do'.
C2 The director of the film was unsatisfied with the final cut and declared 'that will never do'.
verb A word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being. In this case, 'do' is the main verb of the sentence.
A1 I tried to fix the leaky faucet, but it will never do.
A2 She attempted to convince her parents to let her go to the party, but that will never do.
B1 The company's outdated marketing strategy will never do in today's competitive market.
B2 His lack of attention to detail in the project will never do if he wants to be successful in this industry.
C1 The government's failure to address the issue in a timely manner will never do for the citizens.
C2 The CEO's unethical behavior will never do in a company that prides itself on integrity.
adverb A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb. In this case, 'never' is modifying the verb 'do' by indicating that the action will not happen at any time.
A1 I tried to fix the leaky faucet with tape, but it will never do.
A2 She thought she could pass the exam without studying, but that will never do.
B1 Skipping breakfast every day is not a healthy habit, that will never do.
B2 Relying on outdated technology for our project, it will never do.
C1 Expecting employees to work overtime without compensation, that will never do.
C2 Allowing discrimination in the workplace, it will never do.
pronoun A word that can replace a noun or noun phrase. In this case, 'it' is referring to something previously mentioned or understood.
A1 I asked for a blue pen, not a black one. That will never do.
A2 The cake is burnt, that will never do for the party.
B1 The presentation slides are full of errors, that will never do in front of the clients.
B2 His behavior at the meeting was unprofessional, that will never do in a corporate setting.
C1 The lack of proper research in the report, that will never do in academia.
C2 The company's unethical practices, that will never do in the long run.
formal Such behavior is unacceptable and that will never do in this company.
informal You can't keep showing up late to work, it will never do.
slang Nah, man, skipping class all the time, that will never do.
figurative Trying to cut corners in your work ethic? Sorry, but that will never do in the long run.
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