say no
idiom
: to say that one will not accept or agree to something
We requested more time, but she said no.
—often + toShe said no to our request.
I never say no to dessert.
Examples of say no in a Sentence
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No Chinese company, or entity owned by one, can say no when Beijing asks.
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Li Yuan, New York Times, 20 May 2024
Financial analysts and professional investors who care mostly about numbers like profits, cash flow, and interest rates would say no.
—Stan Choe, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 May 2024
Idol alum dies at 47:Police say no foul play suspected in death of Christian singer Mandisa
Watch Emmy Russell's performances on 'American Idol'
See each time she's been on the show so far at this link.
—Jenny Porter Tilley, The Courier-Journal, 28 Apr. 2024
Executives involved say no, though the particulars of a final arrangement, one that officials say the University of California Board of Regents is willing to approve, may not be exactly what was discussed last fall.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2024
How does anyone say no to New York, for God’s sake?
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 16 Apr. 2024
And while iPads are nowhere near as expensive as an iPhone or MacBook, who’s not going to say no to a great deal?
Filled to the brim with Apple’s forward-thinking technology, iPads suit a range of users, including students, professionals, and even families.
—Georgie Peru, PCMAG, 11 Apr. 2024
Who could say no to a product that not only tastes great but offers great benefits?
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
And while experts say no level of lead is safe for children, cities like Chicago are still in compliance with federal laws.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 1 Apr. 2024
Li Yuan, New York Times, 20 May 2024
Financial analysts and professional investors who care mostly about numbers like profits, cash flow, and interest rates would say no.
—Stan Choe, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 May 2024
Idol alum dies at 47:Police say no foul play suspected in death of Christian singer Mandisa
Watch Emmy Russell's performances on 'American Idol'
See each time she's been on the show so far at this link.
—Jenny Porter Tilley, The Courier-Journal, 28 Apr. 2024
Executives involved say no, though the particulars of a final arrangement, one that officials say the University of California Board of Regents is willing to approve, may not be exactly what was discussed last fall.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2024
How does anyone say no to New York, for God’s sake?
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 16 Apr. 2024
And while iPads are nowhere near as expensive as an iPhone or MacBook, who’s not going to say no to a great deal?
Filled to the brim with Apple’s forward-thinking technology, iPads suit a range of users, including students, professionals, and even families.
—Georgie Peru, PCMAG, 11 Apr. 2024
Who could say no to a product that not only tastes great but offers great benefits?
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
And while experts say no level of lead is safe for children, cities like Chicago are still in compliance with federal laws.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 1 Apr. 2024
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“Say no.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/say%20no. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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