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When do you say that?
It's not happening. Does it mean "This is not real. or This can't be real."?
2013년 1월 3일 오후 3:56
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You mainly say this when someone wants you to do something, but you refuse to do it.
For example:
Friend: Hey I need to borrow $500 to ___(do something stupid)___.
You (laughing at him): Yeah...um... that's not happening.
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You can also use it when someone had been told something would happen but now it's not.
Friend: John said he was going to take care of everything.
You: Well, it's not happening.
2013년 1월 3일
Two meanings, one of which is the meaning that you give it:
If A has already happened, but nobody expected it or it is considered to be something awful, people would express disbelief:
"The opening act just phoned. Their flight got cancelled." "This is NOT happening!"
If A has not happened and I wish to say that it will not be allowed to happen;
"Our daughter wants to stay at an overnight party with boys."
"Well, it's not happening. Tell her no."
2013년 1월 3일
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