that dog don't run

English

Alternative forms

• that dog doesn't run (hypercorrective)
• that dog don't hunt

Phrase

that dog don't run

1. (US, Southern, idiomatic) An expression of disapproval or disbelief.

   He will work hard for you and be on time. You can depend on him. Please hire him.

   I've known that boy all his life. Dependable? On time? Nah, that dog don't run.

See also

• that dog won't hunt