Notour
/ˈnəʊtə/
adjective
1.
(Scots law) short for notorious
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- Notour bankrupt
noun 1. (Scots law) a bankrupt who has failed to discharge his or her debts within the days of grace allowed by the court
- Not play for someone
verb phrase To be unappealing or unconvincing for one: I like the idea, but it may not play for you (1990s+)
- Not proven
/ˈprəʊvən/ adjective 1. (postpositive) a third verdict available to Scottish courts, returned when there is evidence against the defendant but insufficient to convict
- Not put it past someone
verb phrase To believe someone capable of an indicated act, opinion, etc: I wouldn’t put it past you to believe such hogwash (1870+)
- Not put something past someone
Consider someone capable of doing something, especially something bad. For example, I wouldn’t put it past him to tell a lie or two. This expression uses past in the sense of “beyond.” [ Late 1800s ]