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Have/want no truck with somebody/something

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Used Negatively

Emphasizes rejection or a strong unwillingness to engage with someone or something.

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Politicians have no truck with corruption in their speeches, yet scandals emerge.
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Emotional Distance

Suggests emotional detachment or separation from the person or matter in question.

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Even his friends have no truck with him since the accusations.
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Moral Stand

Often used to denote taking a moral stance against something deemed negative.

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The community has no truck with the new law as it violates their rights.
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