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If an explanation makes sense, washes, it will Hold Up.

Cheers Malone, brilliant, I see it now.

"It just won't wash" = It won't hold up in court

Oh, I'm so glad I get it now, it wouldn't click
Thanks again

Hi les
maybe hold up = wash as in "that does not wash with me" = "it doesn't hold up" ?

Hi Les, the expression "that won't wash" means the same as "doesn't ring true' ie "hold up" to scrutiny;
Chambers "wash" about half way down; "to stand the test, bear investigation".

Les, glad my explanation was of some help.