Crossword Genius

I abandoned idea that's impossible (3,2)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

not on

'impossible' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'i abandoned idea' is the wordplay.
'abandoned' indicates named letters should be taken away.
'idea' becomes 'notion' (notion is a kind of idea).
'notion' with 'i' taken away is 'NOT ON'.

'that's' is the link.

(Other definitions for not on that I've seen before include "Modern phrase for unacceptable" , "Improper - impossible" , "Impractical" , "Informally, cannot be permitted or tolerated" , "Definitely inadvisable" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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