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
Fire-hydrant red bathrooms are another no-go, driving down the average offer price by $6,000 on average. Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 16 June 2026 To move him, and that upside, for a soon-to-be 33-year-old, even at a position of need, might be a no-go. Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 12 June 2026 Deli Meat Because of temperature fluctuations, storing deli meat in the refrigerator door is a no-go. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 7 June 2026 Unfortunately, the complications around the NIL deals and player likenesses still make that a no-go for EA. Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 5 June 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 22 Jun. 2026.

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