not hear of something

not hear of something
not ˈhear of sth derived
to refuse to let sb do sth, especially because you want to help them

She wanted to walk home but I wouldn't hear of it.

\not hear of something sb doing sth

He wouldn't hear of my walking home alone

see also unheard-of
Main entry:hearderived

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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