Phrases Negotiation and Bargaining Phrases

That's not acceptable.

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Meaning

I'm not willing to agree to those terms.

Examples

  • John: I'm offering you a 5% raise.
  • Alice: <b>That's not acceptable</b>. I was expecting 10%.
  • John: We can't afford 10% right now.
  • Alice: Then I'm afraid <b>that's not acceptable</b>.