having none of it
Absolutely not accepting
Having none of it describes a state of firm refusal or rejection, typically when someone declines to accept an explanation, excuse, or situation.
The phrase implies active resistance rather than passive disinterest—you're not just unconvinced but actively pushing back.
I tried to explain why I was late, but my boss was having none of it.
The toddler wanted more candy, but her mother was having none of it.
It often suggests the person has heard enough and won't be swayed.
- opposeAct against something
- defyResist or challenge openly
- declineDecrease or refuse
- hard passEmphatic informal rejection
- indignantAngered by unfairness
adamant · resolute · dismiss · reject · unswayed · determined · stubborn · disapprove · condemn · veto · protest · renounce · unmoved · dead set against · withstand · no way · scorn · talk to the hand
having none of itbuying it
Accepting as true
falling for it · taking the bait · caving in · giving in · yielding
having none of itlooking the other way
Deliberately ignoring wrongdoing