Phrases Negotiation and Bargaining Phrases
That's a non-starter for me.
C2Meaning
Indicates an absolute refusal to consider a proposal.
Examples
- John: 'That's a non-starter for me. I'm not willing to compromise on that aspect.'
- Alice: 'Perhaps we can revisit this point later after discussing other aspects.'
- John: 'I appreciate your position. Let's explore other possibilities.'
- Alice: 'That's a non-starter for me. It simply won't work given the current circumstances.'