Not hear of

verb

To refuse to accept or consider something.

My father would not hear of me dropping out of school.
Visual representation of "not hear of" - To refuse to accept or consider something.

Often appears as...

  • not hear of resignation
  • not hear of defeat
verb

To not be aware of something.

I have not heard of that movie before.
Visual representation of "not hear of" - To not be aware of something.

Often appears as...

  • not hear of news
  • not hear of change

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

verb

To refuse to accept or consider something.

My father would not hear of me dropping out of school.
Visual representation of "not hear of" - To refuse to accept or consider something.

Often appears as...

  • not hear of resignation
  • not hear of defeat
verb

To not be aware of something.

I have not heard of that movie before.
Visual representation of "not hear of" - To not be aware of something.

Often appears as...

  • not hear of news
  • not hear of change

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "not hear of"
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Firm Rejection

Used when someone strongly refuses something, often due to principles or deep convictions.

Illustration for Firm Rejection
He would not hear of cancelling the charity event, no matter the weather.
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Parental Authority

Often used by parents to assert authority over their children's choices or desires.

Illustration for Parental Authority
My mother would not hear of me going to the concert on a school night.
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Cultural Expectations

Reflects cultural norms when certain actions or thoughts are considered unacceptable.

Illustration for Cultural Expectations
In our family, we do not hear of skipping traditional holiday celebrations.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Firm Rejection

Used when someone strongly refuses something, often due to principles or deep convictions.

Illustration for Firm Rejection
He would not hear of cancelling the charity event, no matter the weather.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Parental Authority

Often used by parents to assert authority over their children's choices or desires.

Illustration for Parental Authority
My mother would not hear of me going to the concert on a school night.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Expectations

Reflects cultural norms when certain actions or thoughts are considered unacceptable.

Illustration for Cultural Expectations
In our family, we do not hear of skipping traditional holiday celebrations.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Firm Rejection

Used when someone strongly refuses something, often due to principles or deep convictions.

Illustration for Firm Rejection
He would not hear of cancelling the charity event, no matter the weather.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Parental Authority

Often used by parents to assert authority over their children's choices or desires.

Illustration for Parental Authority
My mother would not hear of me going to the concert on a school night.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Expectations

Reflects cultural norms when certain actions or thoughts are considered unacceptable.

Illustration for Cultural Expectations
In our family, we do not hear of skipping traditional holiday celebrations.
Visual representation of the word "Not hear of"

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