Crossword Genius

Unacceptable idea I ignored (3,2)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

not on

'unacceptable' is the definition.
(something 'not on' is unacceptable or frowned upon)

'idea i ignored' is the wordplay.
'idea' becomes 'notion' (notion is a kind of idea).
'ignored' is a deletion indicator.
'notion' with 'i' taken away is 'NOT ON'.

(Other definitions for not on that I've seen before include "Informally, can't be accepted or tolerated" , "taboo" , "Common expression meaning won't be entertained or tolerated" , "Modern phrase for unacceptable" , "Improper - impossible" .)

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