no go

1 of 2

phrase

: to no avail : useless
Attempts to get the computer running have been no go.

no-go

2 of 2

adjective

: being an area into which entry is forbidden or dangerous
no-go tourist areas

Examples of no go in a Sentence

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Adjective
Storm will make travel a no-go on Sunday. Cutter Martin, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026 There are plenty of places where standing is going to be a no-go. R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026 Artwork That's Too Small Victoria Holly, the founder of Victoria Holly interiors, says wall art that's too small is also a no-go. Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 18 Jan. 2026 Additionally, any phrase promoting violence is a no-go. Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for no go

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1971, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of no go was in 1971

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“No go.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no%20go. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.

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